Fatal crash NB SH41@22

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8730 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # C10001986
PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 08/05/2010 TIME: 05:51 pm LOCATION: NB SH 41@ Mile post 22 North of Spirit Lk

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Daly
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: ISP Sgt. Johnson, ISP Cpl. Lind, Spirit Lake PD,
Kootenai County Sheriff Dept.

VEHICLE #1: K410840
DRIVER Mathew S. Rocheleau AGE 18 yom
ADDRESS � Spirit Lake,ID
INJURIES- Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Sherman Knapp Funeral Home Newport Wa.

YEAR 1997 MAKE Dodge STYLE Caravan

WRECKER Rohr Towing Athol, ID SEATBELTS – No

VEHICLE #2: 7BC1260
DRIVER Franklin B. Gausnell AGE 40 yom
ADDRESS – Blanchard, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Kootenai Medical Center

YEAR 2001 MAKE Dodge STYLE Dakota

WRECKER Rohr Towing Athol, ID SEATBELTS- Yes

INCIDENT INFORMATION: Mathew Rocheleau was traveling SB SH 41 when for an unknown reason he drifted into the NB lanes colliding head on with Franklin Gausnell who was traveling NB SH 41. Rocheleau was pronounced dead at the scene. Gausnell was transported to Kootenai Medical Center with unknown injuries. Investigation is pending by the Idaho State Police. Next of kin have been notified.

SUPERVISOR ISP Sgt. Johnson

DISP INITIALS hasg

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho