Thursday, January 9, 2014

Fatal Crash SB US95@467.5, Sagle

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 #: C14000059
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DATE: 1/9/14 TIME: 7:26 AM LOCATION: SB US95@467.5, Sagle
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County Sheriff's Office, Idaho Transportation Dept
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Barbara A. Farrington
AGE: 70
ADDRESS: Thompson Falls, MT
INJURIES?: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR: 2003
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: Focus
WRECKER: Al's Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: No
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VEHICLE #2
DRIVER: Darrel C. Kirking
AGE: 61
ADDRESS: Post Falls, ID
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Lakeview Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR: 1999
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: Escort
WRECKER: Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Farrington was traveling southbound on US95 at milepost 467.5 when she failed to maintain her lane, entered the northbound lane and collided with Kirking. Kirking died at the scene. Next of kin notifications have been made. US95 was blocked for approximately 2.5 hours. The crash is still under investigation.
DSP INITIALS ksw
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