Fatal Crash US2 at milepost 7, east of Priest River, ID

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # C11002323
PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 10/16/11 TIME: 12:28 AM LOCATION: WB US2 at milepost 7, Priest River, ID
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Lehman
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Ashby, Bonner County Sheriff Office

VEHICLE #1:
DRIVER: Cameron J. Christian AGE: 22
ADDRESS: Auburn, WA
INJURIES: Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN: Sherman and Knapp Funeral Home, Priest River

YEAR: 2003 MAKE: Toyota STYLE: Camery
WRECKER: Priest River Towing SEATBELTS: Yes

INCIDENT INFORMATION: Christian was travelling westbound on US2, just east of Priest River, when he evasively steered for an unknown reason and over corrected. He went in to a side-slide over the eastbound lane and off the road. The vehicle then overturned and struck a tree. Alcohol was not a factor.

SUPERVISOR: Sgt Greear
DSP INITIALS: KSW

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho