Fatality Crash US95 at 359.6

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

CASE # L11000160

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DATE: 02/07/2011 TIME: 09:21 AM LOCATION: NB US95 at milepost 359.6 South of Potlatch

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Talbott

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt. Doty , Cpl. Koopman, Latah County Deputies, Moscow Police

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Floyd L. Babb AGE 72
ADDRESS Troy, Idaho
INJURIES? – Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Shorts Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 1995 VEHICLE MAKE Buick VEHICLE MODEL Les Sabre
WRECKER Docs Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

PASSENGER
NAME – Lawrence R. Babb AGE 31
ADDRESS Troy, Idaho
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA
SEATBELTS – Unknown

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Barbara J. Vane AGE 61
ADDRESS Seattle, WA
INJURIES? – No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 2006 VEHICLE MAKE Volkswagen VEHICLE MODEL Jetta
WRECKER Moscow Auto
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER
NAME Eileen M. Bodker AGE 88
ADDRESS Tacoma, WA
INJURIES? Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center
SEATBELTS – Unknown
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VEHICLE #3
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DRIVER Gregory D. Bybee AGE 50
ADDRESS Lapwai, Idaho
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Chevrolet VEHICLE MODEL Trailblazer
WRECKER Brandt Brothers
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

PASSENGER #1
NAME Shine K. Bybee AGE 20
ADDRESS Lapwai, Idaho
INJURIES? Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center
SEATBELTS – Unknown

PASSENGER #2
NAME Allie P. Bybee AGE 23
ADDRESS Lapwai, Idaho
INJURIES? Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center
SEATBELTS – Unknown

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Babb was northbound on US95 at milepost 359.6, entering a well marked construction zone, when for an unknown reason; he failed to brake and struck the back of the vehicle being driven by Bybee. This caused Bybees vehicle to be pushed into the back of the vehicle being driven by Vane. Vane was then pushed into an unknown gray or silver sport utility vehicle. The SUV left the scene prior to officers arriving. Floyd Babb was deceased at the scene. Alcohol may be a factor. Investigation is continuing.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Doty

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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho