Injury Crash, US95 at mp 339.3

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CASE # L13000189

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DATE: February 25,2013 TIME: 09:02 am LOCATION: US95 at milepost 339.3, south of Moscow

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Transportation Department, Latah County Sheriff, Moscow Fire, Moscow Ambulance

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Alisha M. Nielson AGE 32
ADDRESS Lewiston, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2009 VEHICLE MAKE Volkswagon VEHICLE MODEL Jetta
WRECKER Brandt Brothers
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Shane A. Moyer AGE 34
ADDRESS Lewiston, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Medstar to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA
VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Semi-Tractor
WRECKER None
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? N/A



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Nielson was northbound coming down Riesenhauer Hill at milepost 339 when she lost control on a curve, slide into the southbound lane and sideswiped Moyer's semi truck and trailer, which was stopped in the southbound lanes. Moyer was standing outside the semi truck and was struck by Nielson. After striking the semi truck, Nielson's vehicle slide back across the travel lanes and came to rest on the northbound shoulder. The lanes of travel were intermittently blocked for approximately 3 hours. Investigation is continuing.



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