Friday, August 15, 2014

Injury Crash Southwick Grade MP7.8 District 2

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209-8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT 2 CASE # L14000757

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DATE: 8/15/14 TIME: 09:49 AM LOCATION: Southwick Grade Mile Post 7.8


VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Michael J Anderson AGE 26
ADDRESS Orofino ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN St Josephs Hospital Lewiston
VEHICLE YEAR 2008 VEHICLE MAKE GMC VEHICLE MODEL Truck
WRECKER Moscow Auto
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Michael D Porter AGE 50
ADDRESS Bovill ID
INJURIES yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN - St Josephs Hospital Lewiston
VEIHCLE YEAR 2000 VEHICLE MAKE Freightliner Semi Tractor Trailer
WRECKER Forest Wrecking
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN Unknown

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Anderson was Northbound when he crossed the center line and struck Porter who was travel Southbound. Porter had to extricated from his vehicle. The roadway was blocked for 5 hours. This crash is still under investigation.


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