Fatal Crash River Road in Clark Fork ID

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur Ave.
Coeur dAlene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619

CASE #C12000485
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DATE: 03/11/12 TIME: 09:30 AM LOCATION: River Road MP 4 Clark Fork

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Branch
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Ashby, Bonner County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1
DRIVER Kelvin E Stevens Age 60
ADDRESS Clark Fork ID
INJURIES Fatal
SEATBELT No
TAKEN TO: Lakeview Funeral Home
VEHICLE 1997 Ford F150 Truck Wrecker Riggins Towing

VEHICLE #2
DRIVER Brandon M Gerstenberger Age: 22
ADDRESS Sandpoint ID
INJURIES No
SEATBELT Yes
VEHICLE 2004 Dodge Dakota Truck Wrecker: None

PASSENGER (Vehicle #2)
NAME Vincent C Thompson Age: 20
ADDRESS Clark Fork ID
INJURIES No
SEATBELT Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:

Stevens was Westbound on River Road outside Clark Fork when he attempted to pass Gerstenberger. During the process of the pass Stevens sideswiped Gerstenberger and lost control of his Ford pickup. Stevens pickup went off the roadway on the right shoulder, overcorrected back onto the roadway, rolled, and went off the left side of the road. The pickup continued where it struck an embankment. Stevens was ejected and died at the scene. Next of kin has been notified.

Supervisor: Lt Schenck
Disp/ Mfc
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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho