Injury Crash SB US95 at mp 499 Boundary County

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Idaho State Police

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices

District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # C15001480

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DATE: July 18, 2015 TIME: 12:11 PM LOCATION: Southbound US95 at Pleasant Valley Loop, milepost 499, south of Bonners Ferry

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Boundary County Sheriff Office

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Cheyann N Phillips AGE 17

ADDRESS Moyie Springs, ID

INJURIES? – Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Air lifted by Life Flight to Kootenai Health

VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Explorer

WRECKER Jacobs Towing

SEATBELTS WORN? Unknown

PASSENGER Aaron A Keiser

INJURIES? – Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Boundary Hospital

PASSENGER Adrianna M Perez

INJURIES? – Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Boundary Hospital

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER Gary E Alvarez AGE 69

ADDRESS Acton, CA

INJURIES? – No

VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Pickup

WRECKER Dycks Oil

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER Larry C Franklin

ADDRESS Sandpoint, ID

INJURIES? – No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Alvarez was southbound US95 slowing to turn east on Brown Creek Road. The line of traffic was also slowing behind him. Phillips attempted to pass a line of approximately 5 to 6 cars at a high rate of speed. Phillips struck Alvarez in the northbound lane. Alvarez was pushed back into the southbound lane. Phillips vaulted off the northbound side of the road into a field. Phillips was cited for reckless driving. The use of seatbelts in the vehicle Phillips was driving is still under investigation.

DSP INITIALS BC

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