Fatal Crash SH57 @8.5 Priest River

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

CASE # C10002119

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DATE: 08/21/2010 TIME: 05:37 PM LOCATION: NB SH57 MP 8.5 Priest River

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: ISP Cpl. Lehman

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: ISP Cpl. Robnett, ISP Cpl. Sutton, Bonner County Sheriff Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER- Patricia J. StPiere AGE- 46
ADDRESS- Spokane, WA
INJURIES- FATAL
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ Sherman & Knapp Funeral Home
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR- 1986 VEHICLE MAKE- Pontiac MODEL- Firebird
WRECKER- Professional Towing Priest River

PASSENGER(S)
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PASSENGER #1- Nicole S. Mecklenburg AGE- 20
ADDRESS- Spokane, WA
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Newport Community Hospital (Washington)
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

PASSENGER #2- Patricia R. Abbs AGE- 37
ADDRESS- Priest River, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Bonner General Hospital
SEATBELT/HELMENT WORN-Yes

VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER- Hrishikesh S. Joshi AGE- 32
ADDRESS- Spokane, WA
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Newport Community Hospital (Washington)
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR- 2006 VEHICLE MAKE- Nissan MODEL- Xterra
WRECKER- Papas Towing Priest River

PASSENGER(S)
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PASSENGER #1- Rupali S. Joshi AGE- 32
ADDRESS- Spokane, WA
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Newport Community Hospital (Washington)
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

PASSENGER #2- Arnav Joshi AGE- 10 mo
ADDRESS- Spokane, WA
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- Newport Community Hospital (Washington)
SAFETY SEAT WORN- Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: StPiere was entering State highway 57 from the Falls Inn Tavern. StPiere pulled out in front of Joshi who was traveling Southbound on State highway 57. Joshi tried to avoid collision but the vehicles collided in the northbound lanes and came to rest on the North side of the Road. Alcohol may be a factor and is being investigated by the Idaho State Police.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Greear

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