Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Fatal Semi Truck Crash Westbound I90 MP63.5, Mullan, ID

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 209-8620
Fax (208) 209-8619

For Immediate Release: <12/13/17 03:20>
Please direct questions to the District Office

On December 12, 2017 at approximately 8:44 p.m. a fatal crash occurred on Interstate 90 at milepost 63.5, near Wallace, ID. Iouri Karlov, 59 year old male of Brooklyn, NY was traveling westbound on I90 when he lost control of his semi-tractor and trailer while going too fast for the conditions. The semi rolled onto its passenger side, left the roadway and traveled through approximately 20 feet of guardrail. The roadway was blocked for approximately 5 hours. Mr. Karlov was pronounced deceased at the scene; he was wearing his seatbelt. Next of kin has been notified.

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