Property Damage Crash blocks US95 near MP203

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CASE # L12000729

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DATE: 09/24/2012 TIME: 11:00 am LOCATION: NB US95 MP 203

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff, ID Dept of Transportation

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Robert C. Mitchell AGE: 64
ADDRESS: Parma, ID
INJURIES: No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: N/A
VEHICLE: 2007 Volvo Semi Tractor
WRECKER: N/A
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Mitchell was Northbound on US95 hauling a concreat beam for the bridge project in the Winchester Canyon. The tractor slowed for traffic due to construction near milepost 203. The load's securement broke causing the beam to shift forward striking the cab of the tractor. US95 was blocked Northbound for approximately 6 hours.



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