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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center - North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A    
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 #  L13000007

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DATE:  January 2nd, 2013        TIME: 3:11 pm    LOCATION: EB US12 at milepost 76 

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff

VEHICLE  #1   
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DRIVER  Travis D. Chandler       AGE 39
ADDRESS Whitebird, Idaho
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR  2000    VEHICLE MAKE Peterbilt  VEHICLE MODEL Tractor           
WRECKER  Miles Towing       
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

PASSENGER(S)

ADDRESS  Juvenile Female Passenger
INJURIES? - Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center 
SEATBELTS - Yes                                  
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Chandler was traveling eastbound on US12 while negotiating a left hand curve, lost control, went through the guard rail and down the embankment.  The semi tractor and trailer ended upside down, partially in the river, spilling the load of lumber it was hauling.  The juvenile female passenger had to be extricated from the semi tractor.  Both occupants were transported by Life Flight. Investigation continuing.   
                        


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