Property Damage Crash US95 in Bonners Ferry

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

CASE # C10002549

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DATE: 10/19/10 TIME: 6:02 pm LOCATION: US95 at milepost 507, Bonners Ferry

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Bennett

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr Kralik, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Lee D. Matkin AGE 30
ADDRESS Wibaux, MT
INJURIES? – No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 1999 VEHICLE MAKE International VEHICLE MODEL Tractor-trailer
WRECKER Clydes
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Matkin was southbound US95 near milepost 507 in Bonners Ferry when he experienced a mechanical failure in his trailer, causing his load to shift. Matkins trailer overturned, blocking both north and southbound lanes for approximately 5 hours. Matkin was cited for Department of Transportation violations.

SUPERVISOR Sgt Field

DSP INITIALS KEH

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho