Injury Crash US95 MP 230.5, Whitebird Hill

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CASE # L14000227

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DATE: 03/08/2014 TIME: 4:41 pm LOCATION: NB US95 MP 230.5, Whitebird Hill

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game, Idaho County Sheriffs Dept.

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Randy A Latimer AGE: 61
ADDRESS: Grangeville, ID
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Life Flight to St. Joseph Medical Center
VEHICLE: 1994 Ford F150 Pickup
WRECKER: Dales Rescue Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: No


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Latimer was Northbound on US95 near Milepost 230.5 when he failed to see a vehicle in front of him braking. He overcorrected to the left causing his pickup to hit the hill side and overturn. The vehicle came to rest on its top on the SB shoulder.


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