Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Fatal Crash US2@ mp 67, Bonners Ferry

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150

CASE #: C14000980
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DATE: 5/7/14 TIME: 8:49 AM LOCATION: EB US2@67, near Bonners Ferry
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Boundary Sheriff's Office,
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Keri L Bodnar
AGE: 58
ADDRESS: Moyie Springs, ID
INJURIES?: No
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: N/A
VEHICLE YEAR: 1995
VEHICLE MAKE: Cadillac VEHICLE MODEL: Deville
WRECKER: Jacob's Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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VEHICLE #2
DRIVER: Jennie L Starr
AGE: 68
ADDRESS: Bonners Ferry, ID
INJURIES?: Fatal
HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Boundary Community Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR: 1997
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru VEHICLE MODEL: Legacy
WRECKER: Dyck's Oil Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: No
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Bodnar was stopped on US2 in the westbound lane waiting to turn in to the driveway for Sater's Auction. Starr was also westbound on US2 and struck Bodnar from behind causing Bodnar to cross the eastbound lane of travel coming to rest in the ditch. Starr's vehicle remained on US 2, blocking the eastbound lane.
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