Head On Crash WB SH53@2.1 (Pleasant View)

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

CASE # C09002778

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DATE: October 10,2009 TIME: 8:34 am LOCATION: WB SH53@2.1 (Pleasant View)

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Keys

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr. Spike, Hauser Ambulance, Kootenai County Fire, EMS

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Joseph Tweedy AGE 77
ADDRESS: St.Maries, ID
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN: Kootenai Medical Center

VEHICLE YEAR: 2004 VEHICLE MAKE: Chevy VEHICLE MODEL: Malabu
WRECKER: Rohr Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? No

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER: Steven Courchaine AGE: 62
ADDRESS: Newman Lake, WA
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN: Kootenai Medical Center

VEHICLE YEAR: 2006 VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: Taurus
WRECKER: Sunset Towing
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Tweedy was west bound on SH53 and Courchine was east bound on SH53 when Tweedy made an improper left turn which resulted in a head-on crash. Tweedy had to be extricated from his vehicle and both drivers were transported to KMC. Tweedy was not wearing a seatbelt.

SUPERVISOR Cpl T.Ford

DSP INITIALS JNS
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