Sunday, May 31, 2015

Fatality Crash NB US95@434.3, Hayden

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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
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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # C15001106


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DATE: May 31, 2015 TIME: 4:18 pm LOCATION: Northbound US95 at milepost 434.3, Honeysuckle Ave, Hayden


ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff Office and Idaho Transportation Department


VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Gary E. Dixon AGE 42
ADDRESS Post Falls, ID
INJURIES? - No
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Chevy VEHICLE MODEL Suburban
WRECKER Superior Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Jeffrey P. Kirk AGE 37
ADDRESS Coeur d Alene, ID
INJURIES? Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN? Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Honda VEHICLE MODEL Accord
WRECKER Dave Smith Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes


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VEHICLE #3
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DRIVER Susan N. Pattee AGE 41
ADDRESS Hayden, ID
INJURIES? No
VEHICLE YEAR 2014 VEHICLE MAKE Kia VEHICLE MODEL Sportage
WRECKER CJs Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S)

NAME Kailee N. Pattee
ADDRESS Hayden, ID
INJURIES? No
SEATBELTS? Yes


INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Dixon was northbound on US95 when he ran a red light at Honeysuckle Avenue. Kirk was traveling westbound on Honeysuckle Avenue when he was struck by Dixon broadside on the drivers side door. Dixon then spun out striking a third vehicle belonging to Pattee. All vehicles came to a stop blocking both north and southbound lanes of US95 at the Honeysuckle Avenue intersection. Kirk was transported to Kootenai Health where he succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified. Investigation continues.



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