Injury Crash NB SH9 at MP 9

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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

District 2 (208) 799-5150

PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT TWO CASE #L16000692

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DATE: May 13th,2016 TIME: 9:33 PM LOCATION: NB SH9 at MP 3

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Latah County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Calvin R Ziegele AGE 43

ADDRESS Princeton, Idaho

INJURIES? – Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center

VEHICLE YEAR 2003 VEHICLE MAKE Harley Davidson VEHICLE MODEL Motorcycle

WRECKER Dollar Towing

HELMET WORN? No

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER Kevin E Laabs AGE 49

ADDRESS Potlatch, Idaho

INJURIES? – No

VEHICLE YEAR 2004 VEHICLE MAKE Harley Davidson VEHICLE MODEL Motorcycle

WRECKER Dollar Towing

HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Ziegele was driving north on SH-9 when he passed a vehicle to catch up with Laabs. Ziegele hit Laabs at a high rate of speed, ejecting both of them off of their motorcycles. Ziegele was transported to Gritman where he was then life-flighted to Sacred Heart. The investigation is ongoing.

DSP INITIALS MRW

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho, District 2 - Central Idaho