Fatal crash SH 41 in Rathdrum

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Idaho State Police

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618

District 2 (208) 799-5150

CASE # C13000746

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DATE: 4/25/2013 TIME: 12:22 pm LOCATION: Northbound SH41 @Grey Eagle Rathdrum

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff Department, Spirit Lake Police Department, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER- Brian E Thompson AGE- 50

ADDRESS- Vancouver, WA

INJURIES – Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Yates Funeral Home Coeur d Alene id

VEHICLE YEAR- 2012 VEHICLE MAKE- Toyota VEHICLE MODEL- Prius

WRECKER- Recovery Masters

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN- No

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER- Raymond O Colvin AGE- 50

ADDRESS- Addy, WA

INJURIES- No

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- NA

VEHICLE YEAR- 1988 VEHICLE MAKE- Peterbilt VEHICLE MODEL- Log Truck

WRECKER- Company Handled

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN- No

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VEHICLE #3

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DRIVER- Robert S Cook AGE- 44

ADDRESS- Blanchard, ID

INJURIES- No

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- NA

VEHICLE YEAR- 2012 VEHICLE MAKE- Toyota VEHICLE MODEL- Tundra

WRECKER-

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN- Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Thompson was traveling northbound on SH41 at milepost 13.4 when he drove left of center and collided with a log truck driven by Colvin. Cook was southbound on SH41 and drove off the road to avoid the collision. Thompson was pronounced deceased at the scene. SH41 was blocked for 5.5 hours. Investigation continues by the Idaho State Police

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho, District 2 - Central Idaho