Saturday, May 11, 2013

Non-injury Crash SH53@ mp 13

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150

CASE #: C13000861
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DATE: 5/11/13 TIME: 11:42 AM LOCATION: SH53 at milepost 13
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff Office, Idaho Transportation Department
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Derek Kikstra
AGE: 57
ADDRESS: Calgary, Alberta
INJURIES?: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR: 2001
VEHICLE MAKE: Western Star
VEHICLE MODEL: Conventional tractor and trailer
WRECKER: Merwins Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Kikstra was eastbound on SH53 at milepost 13 when he failed to negotiate a right-hand curve. He lost control of the semi tractor and trailer which caused the vehicle to tip onto its side. The westbound lane of SH53 was blocked for approximately 4.5 hours. SH53 is now open. The crash is still under investigation.

DSP INITIALS ksw
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