Friday, September 30, 2016

Fatal Crash US95@239.8 (District Two)

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT District Two CASE # L16001294

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DATE: 9/30/2016 TIME: 5:00 AM LOCATION: US95 milepost 239.8 near the junction of SH13 in Grangeville,ID.

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Grangeville PD, Idaho County Sheriff's Department, Idaho Transportation Department.

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Seid,Mohamed M AGE 28 Years
ADDRESS Waite Park,MN
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Syringa General Hospital / Idaho County Jail
VEHICLE YEAR 2015 VEHICLE MAKE Freightliner VEHICLE MODEL Swift Tractor / Trailer combo
WRECKER Forest Wrecking
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

PASSENGER:
NAME: Farah,Abdifatah M
ADDRESS : Salt Lake City, UT
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Syringa General Hospital

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Burkenbine,Marea L AGE 57
ADDRESS Grangeville,ID
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Noland-Blackmer Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 2005 VEHICLE MAKE Chevy VEHICLE MODEL Trailblazer
WRECKER : Dales Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S): None



INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Seid was traveling northbound US95 coming into the 35 mile per hour zone entering Grangeville. He was traveling too fast for the corner and slid over the double-yellow centerline striking Burkenbine's vehicle. Both vehicles came to rest in the ditch on the west side of the road. Burkenbine was pronounced dead at the scene. Seid was arrested for Felony vehicular manslaughter and taken to the Idaho County Jail after being released from the hospital. The roadway was blocked for approximately 8.5 hours. Next of kin has been notified and investigation continues.



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