Injury Crash US95@469, Sagle

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

CASE # C11000436

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DATE: 2/16/2011 TIME: 10:17 pm LOCATION: SB US95 at milepost 469, Sagle

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Bakken

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl. Greear, Sgt. Johnson

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Andrew M. Pearlstein AGE 19
ADDRESS Sandpoint, ID
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Bonner General Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR 2000 VEHICLE MAKE Buick VEHICLE MODEL Lesabre
WRECKER Als Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Claude C. Christy AGE 74
ADDRESS Moxee, WA INJURIES? – No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Peterbilt VEHICLE MODEL Semi Tractor-trailer
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? YES

PASSENGER(S)

ADDRESS Daniel F. Jorgensen AGE 54
INJURIES? – NO
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Pearlstein was southbound US95 at milepost 469 when he failed to maintain his lane, crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a northbound commercial vehicle driven by Christy. Alcohol is a factor. Investigation continues.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Johnson

DSP INITIALS KEH

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho