Injury crash SH 3 mp 14 Kendrick Idaho

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CASE # L12000406

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DATE: 5/11/12 TIME: 12:36 PM LOCATION: Southbound SH3 milepost 14

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Latah County Sheriff's Office

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Rodney Pierson AGE 54
ADDRESS Vancouver Washington
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St Joseph Lewiston
VEHICLE YEAR 1995 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Semi Tractor with trailer
WRECKER Forests Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Not determined at this time


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Pierson was traveling southbound on SH 3 at milepost 14. He drifted left of center then struck the Jersey Barrier. The vehicle rolled down the embankment approximately 100 feet. Pierson required extrication from the vehicle and was air ambulanced to the hospital. The road was closed periodically to extricate the vehicle and clean the road. At this time the road is still closed. A press release will be sent when the road is re-opened.



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