Fatal crash US95 MP 292 near Culdesac

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
602 W. Prairie
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 772-6055 FAX: (208) 772-8244

CASE # L09000967
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DATE: 10/25/09 TIME: 1:48 AM LOCATION: US 95 MP 292 near Culdesac

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Nathan Yoder
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt Rouse, Cpl Smith, Nez Perce County Sheriff Department, Nez Perce Tribal Police, Lewiston Fire Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Derrick Dryden AGE 22
ADDRESS Cottonwood, ID INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St Joseph's Lewiston
VEHICLE YEAR 1991 VEHICLE MAKE Subaru VEHICLE MODEL Justy
WRECKER Forests
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

PASSENGER #1

Name: Benjamin Holland
ADDRESS Post Falls Idaho
INJURIES? – Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Lewiston

Passenger #2

Name: Nicholas Walker
Address: Post Falls Idaho
Injuries? – Fatal
Location taken: Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Lewiston

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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Vehicle was traveling southbound on US 95. The driver fell asleep and drifted to the right of the roadway where the vehicle struck a tree. It was on a straight stretch of roadway which was dry. Neither the driver nor the passengers were wearing seat belts. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. Notifications have been made.

SUPERVISOR Sgt Rouse
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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho