Injur Crash WB I90 mp 7 Post Falls

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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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CASE # C14001183

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DATE: 05/26/2014 TIME: 9:30 pm LOCATION: WB I90 mp 7 Post Falls

Assisting Agencies: Post Falls Police Department

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER: Matthew A Paris AGE: 30

ADDRESS: Spokane Valley, WA

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Medical Center

VEHICLE: 1989 Jeep Cherokee

WRECKER: Reliable Towing

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER: Kaitlin N Frantz AGE: 21

ADDRESS: Athol, ID

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Kootenai Medical Center

VEHICLE: 1997 Saturn Station Wagon

WRECKER: Merwins Towing

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:

Paris entered I90 going the wrong direction at the SH41/I90 interchange in Post Falls.

Paris collided head on with Frantz on the westbound off-ramp. Both drivers were transported to Kootenai Health with non-life threatening injuries. Paris? passenger, a 6 year old child, was also transported to Kootenai Health. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. The off-ramp was closed for over an hour.

Paris was arrested for investigation of DUI, Driving without privileges, injury to a child, and possession of a concealed firearm while under the influence.

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