District 1- Fatality Crash WB I90 @ 7

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CASE #:C16001494 District:1
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DATE:06/26/2016 TIME:12:51 a.m. LOCATION: Westbound I90 exit 7, Post Falls
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Post Falls Police Department
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VEHICLE #1
DRIVER: Gust, Robert L
AGE: 24
ADDRESS: Bonners Ferry, Idaho
INJURIES?: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN?: Yates Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR: 2002
VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen VEHICLE MODEL: Passat
WRECKER: Reliable Towing
SEATBELTS WORN?: No

PASSENGER(S): Erickson, Christopher J
AGE: 25
ADDRESS: Deland, Florida
INJURIES?: Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN?: Kootenai Health
SEATBELTS WORN?: No
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PASSENGER(S): Teleford, Colton B
AGE: 23
ADDRESS: Moyie Springs, Idaho
INJURIES?: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN?: Kootenai Health
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Gust was traveling westbound I90 at a high rate of speed when he failed to negotiate the curve on the off ramp at exit 7. The vehicle rolled into the median, crossed over the westbound on ramp and came to rest on the bottom of the embankment at Primrose lane. Gust was pronounced deceased at the scene, Erickson was transported to Kootenai Health where he succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified.



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