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Fatal Crash Near Banks

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Region 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford, Meridian 83642
(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520
For Immediate Release: 09-14-2009 9:45pm
Contact: Trooper Anthony
On Monday, September 14, 2009 at approximately 2:53 pm, a crash occurred on State Highway 55 at milepost 79.2 near Banks, which claimed the life of an Oregon man. Richard Schroeder, age 63 of Halfway, OR, was traveling southbound when he failed to properly negotiate a left curve and was ejected from his motorcycle, down a 30-foot embankment and into the Payette River. EMS declared Schroeder dead on scene. Alcohol was not a factor. A helmet was worn.
The crash is being investigated by Trooper Anthony with assistance of Boise County.
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District 3
Southwestern Idaho

700 S. Stratford Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 846-7550
Fax: (208) 846-7520

Serving Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties.