Saturday, October 5, 2013

Fatal Crash US2@2.4

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CASE # C13002124

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DATE: 10/05/2013 TIME: 2:22 pm LOCATION: Westbound US2 milepost 2.4, near Priest River,ID

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County Sheriff's Office, Priest River Police Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Slinger,Jerry A AGE 60 Years
ADDRESS Oldtown,ID
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Sherman & Knapp Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 1978 VEHICLE MAKE Chevy VEHICLE MODEL Pickup
WRECKER Priest River Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S): None



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Slinger was westbound on US2 near milepost 2.4 when he drove left of center and off the left shoulder. The vehicle traveled down an embankment impacting a tree with the front left portion of the vehicle. The vehicle then spun around and hit another tree. Next of kin has been notified.



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