Fatal Crash Mirror Lake Golf Course, Bonners Ferry

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # C11001088
PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 5/16/11 TIME: 8:54 AM LOCATION: Mirror Lake Golf Course, Bonners Ferry
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Yount
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Ashby, Boundary County Sheriff Office, Tpr Kralik

VEHICLE #1:
DRIVER: Richard E. Kelson AGE: 77
ADDRESS: Bonners Ferry
INJURIES: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN: Bonners Ferry Funeral Home

YEAR: 2002 MAKE: Volkswagen STYLE: Jetta
WRECKER: Cabinet Motors SEATBELTS: No

INCIDENT INFORMATION: Kelson was pulling out of his tree farm nursery at a private railroad crossing when he was struck by a northbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe train. Alcohol does not appear to have been a factor. The investigation continues.

SUPERVISOR: Sgt White
DSP INITIALS: KSW

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho