Injury Crash US95 at 497 near Naples
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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 # C11001662
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DATE: 07/25/2011 TIME: 7:35 AM LOCATION: NB US95 milepost 497 near Naples
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Bennett
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Kitchen, Tpr Bakken, Boundary Sheriffs Office, Boundary EMS, Idaho Dept. Of Transportation
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER : Gang Wang AGE: 41
ADDRESS: Calgary, AB
INJURIES: No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: N/A
VEHICLE: 1999 Prevost Bus
WRECKER: Clydes Towing, Sandpoint
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes
PASSENGERS: 54 total
INJURED: 8
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Boundary Community Hospital
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Wang was Northbound near milepost 496.8 when he left the right side of the roadway. He drove into a ditch, over Shiloh Loop Road, and down a steep embankment. The bus then overturned onto its right side coming to rest on several trees. Wang was cited for inattentive driving.
SUPERVISOR: Sgt. Johnson
DSP INITIALS Mfc
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