Fatality Crash US95 MP 259 near Cottonwood

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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 # L10000832

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DATE: 09/12/2010 TIME: 12:10 PM LOCATION: US95 MP 259 near Cottonwood

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Larsen

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt. Rouse, Cpl. Smith, Tpr. Clark, Idaho County

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Christopher F Cowan AGE 25
ADDRESS Craigmont, ID
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Joseph's Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Toyota VEHICLE MODEL Rav4
WRECKER Dale's Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Name being withheld pending next of kin notification
ADDRESS
INJURIES? -Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Uhlorn Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 1999 VEHICLE MAKE Subaru VEHICLE MODEL Legacy Station wagon
WRECKER Dale's Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Deceased was traveling SB on US95, Cowan was traveling NB. The vehicles collided head-on. Investigation is continuing. Next of kin has not been notified, an updated release will be sent after it has been made.

SUPERVISOR Sgt Rouse

DSP INITIALS Mfc
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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho