Fatal Crash US12 MP58 west of Kamiah

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT TWO CASE # L16001311

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DATE: 10/06/2016 TIME: 12:43 AM LOCATION: US12 MP 57.8 West of Kamiah

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Lewis Co Sheriff, Idaho Dept of Transportation

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Rex D. Pevehouse AGE: 83
ADDRESS: Orofino, ID
INJURIES: Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Pine Hill Funeral Home, Orofino
VEHICLE: 2009 Subaru Legacy 4Door
WRECKER: Miles Towing
SEATBELT WORN: No


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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER: Harold A. Thomas AGE: 88
ADDRESS: Kooskia, ID
INJURIES: No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: N/A
VEHICLE: 1986 Ford Pickup
WRECKER: Miles Towing
SEATBELT WORN: Yes

PASSENGER: Joan B. Thomas AGE: 87
ADDRESS: Kooskia, ID
INJURIES: No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: N/A
SEATBELT WORN: Yes

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VEHICLE #3
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DRIVER: Marty J. Crane AGE: 58
ADDRESS: Cottonwood, ID
INJURIES: No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: N/A
VEHICLE: 2005 International Box Van truck
WRECKER: Forests Towing
SEATBELT WORN: Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Pevehouse was Westbound near milepost 58 when he lost control of his vehicle, crossed left of center and struck Thomas who was traveling in the Eastbound lane. Both vehicles spun into Crane who was Eastbound behind Thomas. Pevehouse was ejected and died at the scene. Alcohol is being investigated as a factor into the crash.



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