Fatal Crash US95 MP 341.3

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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 # L11000833

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DATE: October 15, 2011 TIME: 0900 LOCATION: SB US95 MP341.3

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Montgomery

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt. Rouse and Latah County Sheriff

*PEDESTRIAN *
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Pedestrian: Joshwa C. Merriken AGE 36
ADDRESS Moscow, ID
INJURIES – Fatal
LOCATION TAKEN – Shorts Funeral Home

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: ON TODAYS DATE THE IDAHO STATE POLICE RESPONDED TO THE REPORT OF A CRASH INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN. THIS WAS LIKELY TO HAVE OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 BETWEEN 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM. MERRIKEN WAS WALKING SOUTHBOUND ON THE SHOULDER WEARING DARK CLOTHING WITH NO REFLECTIVE GEAR. HE WAS POSSIBLY STRUCK BY A LATE 1980'S OR EARLY 1990'S FORD PICKUP WITH A CAMPER. ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP IDENTIFY THE SUSPECT VEHICLE OR WITH OTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE IDAHO STATE POLICE AT 208 799 5150.

SUPERVISOR <SGT ROUSE>

DSP INITIALS <TNM>
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