Injury Crash US95@471, Sagle

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # C11002039
PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 9/8/11 TIME: 1:25 PM LOCATION: NB US95 at milepost 471, Sagle
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Lehman
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr. Bakken, Bonner County Sheriff Office, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE #1:
DRIVER: Tajh P. Lecompte AGE: 33
ADDRESS: Elton, LA
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN: Bonner General Hospital
YEAR: 2011 MAKE: Chevy STYLE: Silverado Pickup
WRECKER: Als Towing SEATBELTS: Yes

VEHICLE #2:
DRIVER: Lawrence E. Barber AGE: 60
ADDRESS: Twin Falls, ID
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL: Kootenai Medical Center
YEAR: 1986 MAKE: Suzuki STYLE: Motorcycle
WRECKER: A-1 Towing HELMET: Yes

INCIDENT INFORMATION: Lecompte was southbound on US95 in the center left turn lane preparing to turn left on to Bottlebay Rd. Barber was northbound on US95 when Lecompte turned left in front of him. The two vehicles struck head on in the northbound lane of travel.

SUPERVISOR: Sgt Greear
DSP INITIALS: ksw

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho