Saturday, June 22, 2013

Fatal Crash Grangeville-Salmon Rd, Grangeville

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 #: L13000471
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DATE: 6/22/13 TIME: 1:19 AM LOCATION: Grangeville-Salmon Rd, 2.6 miles south of SH13, Grangeville
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff Office
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Unknown
AGE:
ADDRESS:
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Noland-Blackmer Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR: 2003
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: F250 Pickup
WRECKER: Dales Rescue Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Unknown

PASSENGER(S): Unknown
AGE:
ADDRESS:
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Noland-Blackmer Funeral Home

PASSENGER(S): Justin R. Dempsey
AGE: 18
ADDRESS: Grangeville, ID
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Noland-Blackmer Funeral Home
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: The driver of the Ford F250 pickup was traveling northbound on Grangeville-Salmon Road, 2.6 miles south of SH13. While negotiating a curve, the driver lost control and went off the east side of the road. The vehicle came back on to the road and went off the west edge of the road striking a tree. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames. All three occupants succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The identity of the driver and one passenger is pending further information. The third passenger, Justin Dempsey, was identified and next of kin has been notified. The road was closed for 30 minutes to retrieve the vehicle. The investigation continues.

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