Fatal Crash SB US95@260.3 Cottonwood

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Idaho State Police

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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CASE # L14000069

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DATE: January 21, 2014 TIME: 10:46 am LOCATION: SB US95@260 Cottonwood

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho County Sheriff's Office, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Robin K. Thornton AGE 42

ADDRESS Grangeville, Idaho

INJURIES Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Blackmer Funeral Home Grangeville

VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Focus

WRECKER Longs Body Shop

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN Yes

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER Dustin F Palazzo AGE 26

ADDRESS Lewiston Idaho

INJURIES None

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN None

VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE Kenworth Semi & Trailer

WRECKER None

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Palazzo was traveling NB US95 at mp 60 when Thornton who was traveling SB crossed the center line a struck the semi. Thornton succumbed to her injuries at scene. Next of kin has been notified. This crash is still under investigation.

DSP INITIALS DM

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho