Injury Crash NB SH9 at MP 9

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT TWO CASE #L16000692

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DATE: May 13th,2016 TIME: 9:33 PM LOCATION: NB SH9 at MP 3

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Latah County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Calvin R Ziegele AGE 43
ADDRESS Princeton, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2003 VEHICLE MAKE Harley Davidson VEHICLE MODEL Motorcycle
WRECKER Dollar Towing
HELMET WORN? No

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Kevin E Laabs AGE 49
ADDRESS Potlatch, Idaho
INJURIES? - No
VEHICLE YEAR 2004 VEHICLE MAKE Harley Davidson VEHICLE MODEL Motorcycle
WRECKER Dollar Towing
HELMET WORN? Yes



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Ziegele was driving north on SH-9 when he passed a vehicle to catch up with Laabs. Ziegele hit Laabs at a high rate of speed, ejecting both of them off of their motorcycles. Ziegele was transported to Gritman where he was then life-flighted to Sacred Heart. The investigation is ongoing.



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