Injury Crash 6000 Johnson Creek Road, Clark Fork

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W. Wilbur Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8730 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # C10001312

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DATE: 05/28/10 TIME: 9:53 pm LOCATION: 6000 block of Johnson Creek Rd, Clark Fork

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Lehman

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Bonner County Sheriff, Forest Service Officers

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Sandra L. Thompson AGE 50
ADDRESS Post Falls, Idaho
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Bonner General
VEHICLE YEAR Unknown VEHICLE MAKE Unknown VEHICLE MODEL Pick up
WRECKER A1 Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Thompson was westbound on Johnson Creek Road when she left the left side of the roadway after evasive steering to avoid an animal in the road. Thompson rolled 400 feet down the hillside. Two Forest Service officers were on routine patrol in the area when they noticed tire tracks leaving the road along with debris. They got out of their vehicle to investigate and heard Thompson screaming. Clark Fork Fire was called to the scene and rescued Thompson. Thompson believes she crashed at 6:30 pm. The year and make of the pick up she was driving is unknown at this time due to the extensive recovery that is going to be involved to retreive the vehicle.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Greear

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho