Thursday, August 21, 2014

Semi Crash 4th of July Pass (Distrct 1)

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Idaho State Police
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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


PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT District One CASE # C14001848

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DATE: August 21.2014 TIME: 1217 LOCATION: Eastbound I-90 mile post 28 at the top of 4th of July pass.



VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Danut Mocanu AGE 49
ADDRESS Seattle, WA
INJURIES - No
VEHICLE YEAR 2006 VEHICLE MAKE Volvo VEHICLE MODEL Tractor
WRECKER Don's Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown


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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Michael A Madsen AGE 57
ADDRESS Athol,ID
INJURIES - No
VEHICLE YEAR 2009 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Tractor
WRECKER Unknown
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown


INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Two semi's collided on eastbound I-90 at the top of 4th of July pass approximately mile post 28. Mocanu, who was hauling empty aircraft fuel tanks, attempted to pass another semi hauling asphalt driven by Madsen. Mocanu accelerated but was unable to pass due to traffic in the left lane and was unable to slow down before rear ending the asphalt truck in front of him. No injuries were reported. The right lane of eastbound I90 was completely blocked and the left lane had partial blockage for approximately two hours.


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