Fatal Crash *Update* NB US95@197, north of Riggins

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CASE #: L13000960
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DATE: 11/11/13 TIME: 11:33 AM LOCATION: NB US95 at mp 197, north of Riggins
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff Office, Riggins Ambulance and Fire Department
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Lester L. Ladner
AGE: 57
ADDRESS: Donnelly, ID
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Blackmere Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR: 1991
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevy VEHICLE MODEL: Pickup
WRECKER: ABT Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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VEHICLE #2
DRIVER: Jeremy M. Scheuerman
AGE: 30
ADDRESS: Lewiston, ID
INJURIES?: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Treated at the scene
VEHICLE YEAR:
VEHICLE MAKE: Semi tractor and trailer VEHICLE MODEL:
WRECKER: Dale's Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: ***Update*** While travelling northbound on US95 at milepost 197, Ladner veered across the center line and collided head-on with Scheuerman who was southbound in a semi tractor and trailer. Scheuerman's semi tractor and trailer continued off the roadway down the embankment and landed in the river. Ladner was pronounced deceased at the scene. The road was blocked for approximately 6 hours. The crash is still under investigation.
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