Fatal Crash US95 milepost 207.8 near Lucille

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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 # L10001019
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DATE: 11/14/2010 TIME: 6:35 AM LOCATION: US95 milepost 207.8

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Collins
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Smith, Tpr Wright, Idaho County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Harvey Atagi AGE 61
ADDRESS Boise, ID
INJURIES? – Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Noland-Blackmer Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 2000 VEHICLE MAKE Volvo VEHICLE MODEL Semi Tractor Unit
WRECKER Dales Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

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Incident Information: Harvey Atagi was driving southbound on US 95 at milepost 207.8. He swerved for unknown reasons and overcorrected. He crossed the highway and crashed into the rocks on the northbound side of the road. Road was wet. US95 was partially blocked for four hours. The investigation continues.

SUPERVISOR Sgt Rouse
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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho