Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Fatal Crash SB US95@260.3 Cottonwood **Correction **

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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CASE # L14000069
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DATE: January 21, 2014 TIME: 10:46 am LOCATION: SB US95@260 Cottonwood
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff's Office, Idaho Transportation Department
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Robin K. Thornton AGE 42
ADDRESS Grangeville, Idaho
INJURIES Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Blackmer Funeral Home Grangeville
VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Focus
WRECKER Longs Body Shop
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN Yes
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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Dustin F Palazzo AGE 26
ADDRESS Lewiston Idaho
INJURIES None
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN None
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE Kenworth Semi & Trailer
WRECKER None
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Palazzo was traveling NB US95 at **mp 260** when Thornton who was traveling SB crossed the center line a struck the semi. Thornton succumbed to her injuries at scene. Next of kin has been notified. This crash is still under investigation.


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