Sunday, November 17, 2013

Fatal Crash US95@400, S of Worley

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 #: C13002489
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DATE: 11/16/13 TIME: 8:13 PM LOCATION: NB US95 at milepost 400, South of Worley
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Coeur d'Alene Tribal Police
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Donna L Lefors
AGE: 85
ADDRESS: Moscow, ID
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Bell Tower Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR: 2008
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevy VEHICLE MODEL: Cobalt
WRECKER: Claudes Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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VEHICLE #2
DRIVER: Florencio S. Espana
AGE: 46
ADDRESS: Worley, ID
INJURIES?: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR: 2002
VEHICLE MAKE: Suzuki VEHICLE MODEL: 4-Door
WRECKER: Lakes Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: No
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: As Lefors was travelling southbound on US95, she lost control of her vehicle on the icy road and crossed into the northbound lane. Her vehicle was struck by Espana who was northbound. Lefors was pronounced deceased at the scene. US95 was blocked for 45 minutes. The crash is still under investigation. Next of kin has been notified.
DSP INITIALS ksw
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