Vehicle vs train crash Spokane St/Stagecoach, Post FallsID

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Idaho State Police

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Coeur d Alene, Idaho 83815

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CASE # C12001807

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DATE: 09/16/2012 TIME: 11:31 am LOCATION: Spokane St/Stagecoach, Post Falls

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Post Falls PD

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER: Christopher R Meagher AGE: 29

ADDRESS: Post Falls, ID

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Not transported

VEHICLE: Gray 2000 Chevy Silverado Pickup

WRECKER: CJs Towing

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

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VEHICLE #2

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Union Pacific Train

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Meagher was Northbound on Spokane St when he failed to yield to a Westbound Union Pacific Train. The train struck Meagher on the right side of the pickup. The pickup came to rest on the Northwest side of the tracks.

DSP INITIALS: Mfc

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho