Fatal Crash SB US95@467.5, Sagle

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CASE #: C14000059

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DATE: 1/9/14 TIME: 7:26 AM LOCATION: SB US95@467.5, Sagle

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County Sheriff's Office, Idaho Transportation Dept

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VEHICLE #1

DRIVER: Barbara A. Farrington

AGE: 70

ADDRESS: Thompson Falls, MT

INJURIES?: Yes

HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Kootenai Medical Center

VEHICLE YEAR: 2003

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: Focus

WRECKER: Al's Towing

SEATBELTS WORN?: No

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VEHICLE #2

DRIVER: Darrel C. Kirking

AGE: 61

ADDRESS: Post Falls, ID

INJURIES?: Fatal

LOCATION TAKEN?: Lakeview Funeral Home

VEHICLE YEAR: 1999

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: Escort

WRECKER: Clydes Towing

SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes

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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Farrington was traveling southbound on US95 at milepost 467.5 when she failed to maintain her lane, entered the northbound lane and collided with Kirking. Kirking died at the scene. Next of kin notifications have been made. US95 was blocked for approximately 2.5 hours. The crash is still under investigation.

DSP INITIALS ksw

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho