Injury Crash US12@22.5, Lenore

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # L11000425
PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 5/23/11 TIME: 2:38 PM LOCATION: US12 at milepost 22.5, near Lenore
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Koopman
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr. Talbott, Tpr. Youngren, Nez Perce County Sheriff Office

VEHICLE #1:
DRIVER: David A. Hill AGE: 60
ADDRESS: Harpster, ID
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITALTAKEN: none

YEAR: 2010 MAKE: Toyota STYLE: Tundra
WRECKER: none SEATBELTS: Yes

INCIDENT INFORMATION: Hill was traveling eastbound on US12 near Lenore when he drifted off the right shoulder of the road, overcorrected, drove left of center across the westbound lane. He crashed through the guardrail and drove into the river. He kicked out a window and swam to shore but was unable to save his two dogs.

SUPERVISOR: Sgt. Doty
DSP INITIALS: KSW

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho