Vehicle vs Train crash Bonner County

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 E Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619

CASE # C11002678

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DATE: 12/06/2011 TIME: 3:07 PM LOCATION: 74 Cocolalla Loop Rd Bonner County

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: ISP Cpl. Lehman

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES:

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER- You K Lee AGE- 55
ADDRESS- Athol, ID
INJURIES- No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ N/A
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR- 2000 VEHICLE MAKE- Lexus MODEL- RX3
WRECKER- Northwest Towing

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Lee was traveling eastbound on the north end of Cocolalla loop rd when she failed to yield to a Burlington Northern train. The Lee vehicle was pushed off the tracks and came to rest down a steep embankment. Alcohol was not a factor. Investigation continues by the Idaho State police.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Greear

DSP INITIALS hasg

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