Injury Crash SH97 at MP 71.7

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT ONE CASE # C16002029

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DATE: August 26, 2016 TIME: 2:53 pm LOCATION: NB SH97 at Flattery Rd, milepost 71.7, near Harrison

ASSISTING AGENCIES: None

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER: Lois J. Walterscheidt AGE: 61 years

ADDRESS Olympia, WA

INJURIES? – Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Health

VEHICLE YEAR 2006 VEHICLE MAKE Harley Davidson Motorcycle

WRECKER Benewah Motors

HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Walterscheidt was northbound on state highway 97 at milepost 71.7. She failed to negotiate a sharp switch left curve on the roadway. Walterscheidt drove off the road into a rock embankment. She was flown to Kootenai Health by Life Flight.

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