Head-on crash kills one

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur Ave, Ste A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # C09003026

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DATE: 110909 TIME: 5:15 PM LOCATION: US95 MP 455 (North of Athol)

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Jess Spike

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpls. Robnett and Lind, Tpr. Kralik, Bonner SO, Sagle Fire, Timberlake Fire/EMS, ITD

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Michael L Johns AGE 43
ADDRESS Athol, ID
INJURIES? – Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Lakeview Funeral Home, Sandpoint
VEHICLE YEAR 1995 VEHICLE MAKE Dodge VEHICLE MODEL Intrepid
WRECKER Hartman's Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Jayme Ruben Shottanana AGE 27
ADDRESS Bonners Ferry, ID
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Jeep VEHICLE MODEL Liberty
WRECKER A-1 Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: The vehicles collided head-on but it is still under investigation who was going which direction. Alcohol is a factor. The highway was blocked for approximately 2 1/2 hours.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Tim Johnson

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