Fatal Crash EB I90 MP49

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Idaho State Police

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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

CASE # C13002188

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DATE: 10/13/2013 TIME: 01:53 AM LOCATION: EB I90 at MP 49

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Shoshone Sheriffs Office, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER: Melissa A Connors 32 yof

ADDRESS: Osburn, ID

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Shoshone Funeral Service Kellogg ID

VEHICLE: 1999 Hyundai Accent

WRECKER: Dave Smith Towing

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: No

PASSENGER: Shannon D Wheeler 38 yom

ADDRESS: Silverton, ID

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg ID

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: No

VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER: Buffie D Mcmahon 40 yof

ADDRESS: Tucson, AZ

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Health, CDA

VEHICLE: 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

WRECKER: Don?s towing

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: UNK

PASSENGER: Cherokee M G Bresetee 20 yof

ADDRESS: Paso Robles, CA

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Health, CDA

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

PASSENGER: Matthew Shubert Jr 17 yom

ADDRESS: UNK

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Health, CDA

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Unknown

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Connors was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I90 at milepost 49 when she struck eastbound traveling Mcmahon head on. Connors and Wheeler were pronounced deceased at the scene and Next of Kin have been notified. Eastbound lanes were closed for approximately 4 hours. Investigation continues by the Idaho State Police.

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