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Idaho State Police
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615 W Wilbur Ave
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices
District 1 (208) 209-8620                                Fax (208) 209- 8618
District 2 (208) 799-5150


CASE #  C12002265

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DATE:  11/21/2012        TIME: 08:19 AM    LOCATION: W Grange Ave at Railroad Crossing, Post Falls 

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff

VEHICLE  #1   
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DRIVER   Cheatham,John S      AGE 39
ADDRESS  Post Falls, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2002     VEHICLE MAKE Subaru  VEHICLE MODEL Legacy           
WRECKER  Recovery Masters       
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Cheatham was northbound on Grange Ave when he failed to yeild to a westbound Union Pacific Train.  After being struck, Cheatham's vehicle was carried by the train to next crossing at Chase Road.      
                        


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