Injur Crash WB I90 mp 7 Post Falls

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CASE # C14001183
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DATE: 05/26/2014 TIME: 9:30 pm LOCATION: WB I90 mp 7 Post Falls
Assisting Agencies: Post Falls Police Department
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Matthew A Paris AGE: 30
ADDRESS: Spokane Valley, WA
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE: 1989 Jeep Cherokee
WRECKER: Reliable Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER: Kaitlin N Frantz AGE: 21
ADDRESS: Athol, ID
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE: 1997 Saturn Station Wagon
WRECKER: Merwins Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Paris entered I90 going the wrong direction at the SH41/I90 interchange in Post Falls.
Paris collided head on with Frantz on the westbound off-ramp. Both drivers were transported to Kootenai Health with non-life threatening injuries. Paris? passenger, a 6 year old child, was also transported to Kootenai Health. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. The off-ramp was closed for over an hour.

Paris was arrested for investigation of DUI, Driving without privileges, injury to a child, and possession of a concealed firearm while under the influence.

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