Fatal Crash SH41 MP30

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619

CASE # C10-2051

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DATE: 08/14/2010 TIME: 6:26 A.M. LOCATION: NB SH41 MP30.4, Blanchard, ID

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Greear

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr. Branch, Tpr. Ashby, Bonner County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Kahuhu,Bowdeen S AGE 31
ADDRESS Newport,WA
INJURIES- None
VEHICLE YEAR 1996 VEHICLE MAKE Plymouth VEHICLE MODEL Voyager Van
WRECKER Priest River Towing
SEATBELT: Unknown

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Bicyclist
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Bicyclist: Lambie,Patricia A Age 46
Address: Greenacres, WA
Injuries: Fatal
Location Taken: Kootenai Medical Center / Yates Funeral Home
HELMET and REFLECTIVE GEAR: Yes

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RUNNER
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RUNNER: 17 Year Old Female, name not being released
Reflective Gear: Yes
Inuries: Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Lambie and the juvenile female were participating in the Spokane to Sandpoint relay race. The juvenile was the runner as Lambie was her support person on a bicycle. The two were on the west shoulder when Kahuhu crossed over the center line into the opposing travel lane and onto the shoulder striking both Lambie and the juvenile. Kahuhu was charged with man slaughter, the investigagtion is continuing. ** Next of kin has been notified**

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Field

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