Vehicle vs train crash Spokane St/Stagecoach, Post FallsID

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CASE # C12001807

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DATE: 09/16/2012 TIME: 11:31 am LOCATION: Spokane St/Stagecoach, Post Falls

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Post Falls PD

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Christopher R Meagher AGE: 29
ADDRESS: Post Falls, ID
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Not transported
VEHICLE: Gray 2000 Chevy Silverado Pickup
WRECKER: CJs Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

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VEHICLE #2
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Union Pacific Train

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Meagher was Northbound on Spokane St when he failed to yield to a Westbound Union Pacific Train. The train struck Meagher on the right side of the pickup. The pickup came to rest on the Northwest side of the tracks.



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