Sunday, September 21, 2014

District 2 Injury Crash SH3 milepost 23

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
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 # L14000910

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DATE: 9/21/14 TIME: 4:18 PM LOCATION: SH 3 milepost 23

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Latah County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Lee Skow AGE 32
ADDRESS Lewiston ID
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St Joseph Hospital Lewiston
VEHICLE YEAR 2008 VEHICLE MAKE Nissan VEHICLE MODEL Titan
WRECKER Auto Body Super Center
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown at this time

PASSENGER(S):

NAME: Annette Tindle AGE: 29
ADDRESS: Clarkston WA
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: St Joseph's Hospital Lewiston
SEATBELT: Unknown

*** There were 3 other passengers in the vehicle. All three of the other passengers were also taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston. An updated press release with these names will be sent on 9/22/14. ***

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Skow was driving southbound on SH3 at milepost 23 when he drove off the road onto the right hand shoulder. He over corrected and drove across the highway. He went over the embankment on the left hand side, overturned and the vehicle caught fire. All five occupants were able to exit the vehicle. The crash is under investigation.



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