Injury Crash NB US95@460 (Cocolalla)

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8730 FAX: (208) 209-8618
CASE # C10001418

PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 6/9/10 TIME: 4:25 PM LOCATION: NB US95@460 (Cocolalla)

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Yount
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr Kagarice, Bonner COunty Sheriff's Office

VEHICLE #1:
DRIVER: Dennis M McShane AGE: 57
ADDRESS: Clark Fork, ID
INJURIES: No

YEAR: 2004 MAKE: Toyota STYLE: SR5 Pickup

WRECKER: Hartman's Towing SEATBELTS: Yes

VEHICLE #2:
DRIVER: Waldo H Copley AGE: 73
ADDRESS: Sagle, ID
INJURIES: Yes Hospital: Bonner General Hospital

Passenger Vehicle #2
Name Barbara J Copley Age: 69
Address Sagle, ID
Injuries: Yes Hospital: Bonner General Hospital

YEAR: 2001 MAKE: Chevy STYLE: Tahoe

WRECKER: Northwest Towing SEATBELTS: Yes

VEHICLE #3:
DRIVER: Mitchell A Shockley AGE: 57
ADDRESS: Careywood, ID
INJURIES: No

YEAR: 2005 MAKE: Subaru STYLE: Forester

WRECKER: None SEATBELTS: Yes

INCIDENT INFORMATION: McShane was Northbound on US95 at MP 460 with a loaded 12 ft trailer when he encountered a hailstorm and he lost control of his vehicle and crossed 2 lanes of travel on the 4 lane highway. McShane's Toyota struck the vehicle being driven by Copley. Copley's vehicle rolled off the roadway. McShane's vehicle continued down the road without the front left tire and struck Shockley's vehicle. Copley and his passenger were transported to Bonner General Hospital. The road was blocked for 30 minutes and then was restricted to 2 lanes for approx 2.5 hours. Everyone was wearing seatbelts.

SUPERVISOR: Sgt Greear
INITIALS: DM

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho