Fatal Crash Elmira railroad crossing off US95 near 490.1

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15001784

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DATE: August 25, 2015 TIME: 5:22 PM LOCATION: Elmira railroad crossing off of US95 near milepost 490.1

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Lee, James R AGE 67
ADDRESS Auburn, California
INJURIES? Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Pickup
WRECKER Northwest Auto Body
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Lee was traveling eastbound on Elmira road in his pickup when he failed to stop for the crossing at the Union Pacific railroad tracks and was struck by a northbound train on the passenger side. He was the only occupant of the vehicle and was flown to Kootenai Health where he succumbed to his injuries. Investigation is ongoing.



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