Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Fatal Crash NB SH57 @ 20.3

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CASE # C14001345

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DATE: June 17,2014 TIME:10:07 AM LOCATION: NB SH57 @ 20.3

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County Sheriff Department and Pend Oreille, WA County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Abey, Kenneth C E AGE 25
ADDRESS Sagle, Idaho
INJURIES? Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Newport Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR 1990 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Tractor
WRECKER Clyde's
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

PASSENGER

Minor child
INJURIES? Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Sherman & Knapp Funeral Home
SEATBELTS WORN? Unknown


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Abey was traveling Northbound on State Highway 57 just North of mile post 20 when he left the roadway on the right hand side. Abey's vehicle went down a 10-foot embankment and struck several trees. Abey was transported to Newport Hospital with injuries. The minor child in the cab of the Kenworth was declared deceased on scene.



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