Fatal Crash US12 MP13

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Idaho State Police

Regional Communication Center – North

615 W Wilbur Ave

Suite A

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices

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

District 2 (208) 799-5150

CASE # L12000531

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DATE: July 4, 2012 TIME: 5:16 pm LOCATION: EB US12 MP13, East of Lewiston

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Nez Perce County

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Dale R. Grusell AGE 65

ADDRESS Lake Havasu City, Arizona

INJURIES – FATAL

LOCATION TAKEN – Malcum's Brower-Wann Funeral Home

WRECKER- Forests Towing

Helmet worn- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR 2010 VEHICLE MAKE Yamaha VEHICLE MODEL motorcycle

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER Teddy D. Pinkerton AGE 63

ADDRESS Lewiston, ID

INJURIES Yes

HOSPITAL St. Joseph's Hospital

VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Buick VEHICLE MODEL Park Avenue

WRECKER Forests Towing

SEATBELTS Yes

PASSENGER(S)

Anthony J. Becker 23 Years old

ADDRESS Lewiston, ID

INJURIES- Yes

HOSPITAL- St. Joseph's Hospital

SEATBELT WORN- Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Grusell was east on US12 passing multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed. Pinkerton was also eastbound preparing and signaling to make a left turn onto Steeple Lane when Grusell struck him from the rear and was ejected from his motorcycle. Grusell's next of kin has been notified.

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