Injury Crash, EB US2 MP 9, East of Priest River

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 1 Patrol 615 West Wilbur Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

(208) 209-8620

Fax (208) 209-8619

For Immediate Release: 12/31/19 9:12 pm

Please direct questions to the District Office

On December 31, 2019 at approximately 12:53 pm an injury crash occurred eastbound US 2 at milepost 9, two miles east of Priest River, Idaho. A grey 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Melisa R Rembowski,46, of Laclede, Idaho was traveling eastbound when she lost control of her vehicle, spun out, went into the ditch then returned to the roadway striking a Peterbuilt semi truck driven by Richard D Bagwell, 53, of Newport, Washington. Ms Rembowski?s vehicle then rolled into the westbound ditch. Mr Bagwell then lost control of his semi also going into the westbound ditch. Ms Rembrowski was transported to Newport Hospital with minor injuries. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. Speed and road conditions were a factor in the crash. The roadway was closed for approximately 7 hours. Investigation continues.

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