Fatality Crash NB US95@434.3, Hayden

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # C15001106

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DATE: May 31, 2015 TIME: 4:18 pm LOCATION: Northbound US95 at milepost 434.3, Honeysuckle Ave, Hayden

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff Office and Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Gary E. Dixon AGE 42

ADDRESS Post Falls, ID

INJURIES? – No

VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Chevy VEHICLE MODEL Suburban

WRECKER Superior Towing

SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER Jeffrey P. Kirk AGE 37

ADDRESS Coeur d Alene, ID

INJURIES? Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN? Kootenai Health

VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Honda VEHICLE MODEL Accord

WRECKER Dave Smith Towing

SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

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VEHICLE #3

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DRIVER Susan N. Pattee AGE 41

ADDRESS Hayden, ID

INJURIES? No

VEHICLE YEAR 2014 VEHICLE MAKE Kia VEHICLE MODEL Sportage

WRECKER CJs Towing

SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S)

NAME Kailee N. Pattee

ADDRESS Hayden, ID

INJURIES? No

SEATBELTS? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Dixon was northbound on US95 when he ran a red light at Honeysuckle Avenue. Kirk was traveling westbound on Honeysuckle Avenue when he was struck by Dixon broadside on the drivers side door. Dixon then spun out striking a third vehicle belonging to Pattee. All vehicles came to a stop blocking both north and southbound lanes of US95 at the Honeysuckle Avenue intersection. Kirk was transported to Kootenai Health where he succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified. Investigation continues.

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho