Fatality Crash NB SH57 @ 3.5

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Idaho State Police

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT One CASE # C15000505

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DATE: 3/6/2015 TIME: 7:16 PM LOCATION: NB State Highway 57 near mile post 3.5

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Bonner County and Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Burke, Charles A AGE 58

ADDRESS Priest River, ID

INJURIES? – Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN Sherman & Knapp Funeral Home

VEHICLE YEAR 1998 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Explorer

WRECKER A-1 Tow

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Burke was traveling northbound on State Highway 57 near mile post 3.5 when he left the roadway and crashed into a ditch. He was ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries on scene. Investigation is ongoing.

DSP INITIALS AHK

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho, District 2 - Central Idaho