Sunday, October 13, 2013

Fatal Crash EB I90 MP49

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CASE # C13002188
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DATE: 10/13/2013 TIME: 01:53 AM LOCATION: EB I90 at MP 49

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Shoshone Sheriffs Office, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Melissa A Connors 32 yof
ADDRESS: Osburn, ID
INJURIES: Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Shoshone Funeral Service Kellogg ID
VEHICLE: 1999 Hyundai Accent
WRECKER: Dave Smith Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: No

PASSENGER: Shannon D Wheeler 38 yom
ADDRESS: Silverton, ID
INJURIES: Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg ID
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: No

VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER: Buffie D Mcmahon 40 yof
ADDRESS: Tucson, AZ
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Health, CDA
VEHICLE: 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
WRECKER: Don?s towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: UNK

PASSENGER: Cherokee M G Bresetee 20 yof
ADDRESS: Paso Robles, CA
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Health, CDA
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

PASSENGER: Matthew Shubert Jr 17 yom
ADDRESS: UNK
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Health, CDA
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Unknown

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Connors was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I90 at milepost 49 when she struck eastbound traveling Mcmahon head on. Connors and Wheeler were pronounced deceased at the scene and Next of Kin have been notified. Eastbound lanes were closed for approximately 4 hours. Investigation continues by the Idaho State Police.

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