Fatal Crash WB I90 @ 48.9

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Idaho State Police

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C14001582

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DATE: 7/14/14 TIME: 7:35 PM LOCATION: WB Interstate 90 @ 48.9

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Shoshone County Sheriff Department

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Doty, Lewis J AGE 61

ADDRESS Kalispell, MT

INJURIES? – Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Shoshone Funeral Service

VEHICLE YEAR 2013 VEHICLE MAKE Harley-Davidson VEHICLE MODEL FLHX

WRECKER Dave Smith Towing

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Doty was traveling Westbound Interstate 90 near mile post 48.9. He was driving during a heavy rain shower when he lost control, hydroplaned, and collided into the guard rail. He was not wearing a helmet.

DSP INITIALS AHR

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho