Fatal Crash WB US12@75.6, District Two

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CASE #: L14000634, District Two


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DATE: July 12, 2014 TIME: 3:44 pm LOCATION: WB US12 at milepost 75.6, Kooskia
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff Office

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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Melody R. Edwards
AGE: 58
ADDRESS: Priest River, ID
INJURIES?: Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN?: Trenary Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR: 2009
VEHICLE MAKE: Harley Davidson VEHICLE MODEL: Motor Cycle
WRECKER: B&B Towing
HELMET WORN?: Yes


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INCIDENT NARRATIVE:

Edwards was traveling westbound on US12 around milepost 75.6. She came around a corner and drifted off of the right shoulder causing her to lose control of her motor cycle. Edwards succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Next of kin has been notified.


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