** District 2 ** Fatal Crash 10230 US12, Orofino, ID

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Idaho State Police

Regional Communication Center – North

615 W Wilbur Ave

Suite A

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices

District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618

District 2 (208) 799-5150

PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT TWO CASE # L16001194

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DATE: September 7, 2016 TIME: 2:42 pm LOCATION: 10230 US12, Orofino, ID

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Clearwater County and Orofino Police Department

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Betty J. Gardner AGE 76

ADDRESS- Pierce, Idaho

INJURIES – Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN – Orofino Funeral Home

VEHICLE YEAR 2003 VEHICLE MAKE Dodge VEHICLE MODEL Caravan

WRECKER – Orofino Body

SEATBELTS – Yes

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER- Nikki R. Goetz AGE 73

ADDRESS – Coeur d Alene, Idaho

INJURIES – Yes

HOSPITAL- Sacred Heart Hospital

VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE GMC VEHICLE MODEL Sierra Pickup

WRECKER – Orofino Body

SEATBELTS- Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Gardner was eastbound on US12, while Goetz was westbound. Gardner failed to maintain the lane of travel, crossed the center line and crashed head on into Goetz. The road was partially blocked for approximately 2 hours. Next of kin has been notified.

DSP INITIALS <TNM>

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