Fuel Tanker Crash NB US95@307

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # L09000973
PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 10/26/09 TIME: 3:30 AM LOCATION: NB US95@307
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr Snell
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr Youngren, Nez Perce County and and Lewiston Fire Department Medics

VEHICLE #1:
DRIVER: Barry Swift AGE: 47
ADDRESS: Renton, WA
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: treated and released on scene

YEAR: 2007 MAKE: Kenworth STYLE: Tractor/Semi

WRECKER: Forests Towing SEATBELT: Yes

INCIDENT INFORMATION: A Semi with empty fuel trailers was NB on US95@307 when it struck a cow in the roadway. The collision damaged to the front axle of the semi, causing it to lose control and cross the median and the SB lanes, into the shoulder and a patch of trees. The semi struck 2 trees and came to rest in the goose habitat park 150 feet off of the road. The rear trailer ended up on its side. The roadway was not blocked; the semi had extensive damage and spilled approximately 75 gallons of diesel fuel.
SUPERVISOR: Sgt Doty
DSP INITIALS: CME

Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho