Injury Crash US95 at 428.9 south of Spokane River Bridge

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur Ave
Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619

CASE # C10002516

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DATE: October 13th 2010 TIME: 08:12 pm LOCATION: NB US95 at 428.9 Fairmont Loop Rd

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Field

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr. Branch

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Frances C. Coffey AGE 50
ADDRESS Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR 1992 VEHICLE MAKE Ford VEHICLE MODEL Explorer
WRECKER A&J Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Coffey was northbound on US95 when she drifted off the east shoulder of the road and struck the guardrail. She then swerved to the left and ran off the road, continuing north for approximately 40 yards where she sideswiped a tree on the drivers side. She continued on and struck a fence surrounding the natural gas regulatory station. She struck the regulatory pipes, moving them six inches which caused a break in the line. Troopers on the scene evacuated the area and closed the highway for approximately 2.5 hours while Avista Utilities worked to turn off the natural gas. Alcohol was a factor and the investigation is continuing.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Field

DSP INITIALS JAS
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