Injury crash Sagle Idaho NB US95@ 461.4

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Idaho State Police
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # C15001698

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DATE: August 12, 2015 TIME: 11:50 PM LOCATION: NB US95 @461.4 Sagle Idaho

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County Sheriff Office, Idaho Transportation Department
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VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER - Casey N Thomas AGE - 19
ADDRESS - Coeur d Alene ID
INJURIES - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN - Kootenai Health
VEHICLE YEAR- 1993 VEHICLE MAKE Jeep VEHICLE MODEL- Grand Cherokee
WRECKER - Clydes Towing Ponderay
SEATBELTS WORN -No
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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER - Steven F Muntz AGE- 48
ADDRESS - Coeur d Alene ID
INJURIES - No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN
VEHICLE YEAR- 2011 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL- Tractor Trailer combo
WRECKER - Schaffer Towing Coeur d Alene
SEATBELTS WORN - Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Thomas was traveling southbound US 95 near milepost 461.4 when she veered into the northbound lane striking the drivers side of the Semi driven by Muntz. Thomas vehicle was launched off the west shoulder of the highway and over turned. The scene covered a quarter mile of roadway and the highway was blocked for 4 and a half hours. The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



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