Fatality Crash Hwy 12@127 **UPDATE**

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W. Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # L11000576

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DATE: 7/14/11 TIME: 6:16 AM LOCATION: WB US12, milepost 127

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Collins

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Holbert, Sgt Rouse, Idaho County SO

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Jerry L Whinery AGE 58 **Next of kin has been notified**
ADDRESS Hamilton MT
INJURIES? – Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN? Trenary's Funeral Home, Kooskia
VEHICLE YEAR 1999 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Windstar Van
WRECKER Jacksons
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Driver was traveling westbound Highway 12 at milepost 127 when he drove off the roadway on the right side of the highway. He then overcorrected to the left back onto the highway, down the embankment, and into the river. The vehicle has been left in the river at this time and will be recovered when the water is lower and it is safe to do so.

SUPERVISOR Sgt Rouse
DSP INITIALS DM

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho