Injury Crash, US95 at mp 339.3

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CASE # L13000189

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DATE: February 25,2013 TIME: 09:02 am LOCATION: US95 at milepost 339.3, south of Moscow

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Transportation Department, Latah County Sheriff, Moscow Fire, Moscow Ambulance

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Alisha M. Nielson AGE 32

ADDRESS Lewiston, Idaho

INJURIES? – Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Gritman Medical Center

VEHICLE YEAR 2009 VEHICLE MAKE Volkswagon VEHICLE MODEL Jetta

WRECKER Brandt Brothers

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER Shane A. Moyer AGE 34

ADDRESS Lewiston, Idaho

INJURIES? – Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Medstar to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA

VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Semi-Tractor

WRECKER None

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? N/A

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Nielson was northbound coming down Riesenhauer Hill at milepost 339 when she lost control on a curve, slide into the southbound lane and sideswiped Moyer's semi truck and trailer, which was stopped in the southbound lanes. Moyer was standing outside the semi truck and was struck by Nielson. After striking the semi truck, Nielson's vehicle slide back across the travel lanes and came to rest on the northbound shoulder. The lanes of travel were intermittently blocked for approximately 3 hours. Investigation is continuing.

DSP INITIALS JAS

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