Fatal Crash NB Red River Rd Elk City

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Idaho State Police

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT TWO CASE # L15000964

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DATE: August 12, 2015 TIME: 5:24 PM LOCATION: NB Red River Rd milepost 1.8 Idaho County

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff Office, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER – John W Markee AGE- 67

ADDRESS – Elk City

INJURIES – Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN – Blackmer Funeral Home Grangeville

VEHICLE YEAR- 2004 VEHICLE MAKE Chevrolet VEHICLE MODEL- Silverado

WRECKER – Dales Towing Grangeville

SEATBELTS WORN -No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: MARKEE was traveling northbound on Red River Road at approximately milepost 1.8 outside Elk City. MARKEE drove onto the right shoulder as he attempted to negotiate a corner. Markee lost control of his vehicle and subsequently went off the roadway on the left shoulder. Markee was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of Kin have been notified. The crash is still under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho, District 2 - Central Idaho