Fatal Crash *Update* NB US95@197, north of Riggins

Idaho State Police

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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CASE #: L13000960

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DATE: 11/11/13 TIME: 11:33 AM LOCATION: NB US95 at mp 197, north of Riggins

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff Office, Riggins Ambulance and Fire Department

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VEHICLE #1

DRIVER: Lester L. Ladner

AGE: 57

ADDRESS: Donnelly, ID

INJURIES?: Fatal

LOCATION TAKEN?: Blackmere Funeral Home

VEHICLE YEAR: 1991

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevy VEHICLE MODEL: Pickup

WRECKER: ABT Towing

SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes

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VEHICLE #2

DRIVER: Jeremy M. Scheuerman

AGE: 30

ADDRESS: Lewiston, ID

INJURIES?: Yes

HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Treated at the scene

VEHICLE YEAR:

VEHICLE MAKE: Semi tractor and trailer VEHICLE MODEL:

WRECKER: Dale's Towing

SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes

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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: ***Update*** While travelling northbound on US95 at milepost 197, Ladner veered across the center line and collided head-on with Scheuerman who was southbound in a semi tractor and trailer. Scheuerman's semi tractor and trailer continued off the roadway down the embankment and landed in the river. Ladner was pronounced deceased at the scene. The road was blocked for approximately 6 hours. The crash is still under investigation.

DSP INITIALS ksw

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