Monday, May 18, 2015

Injury Crash EB SH53 at milepost 3.4

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15-1000

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DATE: May 18th, 2015 TIME: 09:56 am LOCATION: EB SH53 at milepost 3.4 McGuire Road

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County, Rathdrum PD, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Jessica N. Lee AGE 22
ADDRESS Oldtown,Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2000 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Focus
WRECKER Sunset Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No


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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Bradley S Bliton AGE 29
ADDRESS Hampton, VA
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? None
VEHICLE YEAR 2004 VEHICLE MAKE Dodge VEHICLE MODEL R1500
WRECKER Auto Trackers
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Lee was westbound on SH53, attempting to make a left turn onto McGuire Road. Lee failed to yield to oncoming traffic and was struck by Bliton. Lee was ejected from the vehicle and transported to Kootenai Health. Bliton was injured but not transported.



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