Injury Crash WB I90 at Mile post 7.5

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

CASE # C10001101
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DATE: 05/08/2010 TIME: 10:08 PM LOCATION: NB WB I90@7.5

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: ISP Cpl. Sullivan

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: ISP Sgt. Greear, ISP Cpl. Robnett, ISP Tpr. Bakken, Kootenai County Sheriff Department, Kootenai County Fire, Coeur d Alene Fire, Coeur d Alene Police Department.

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER- Heather D Trecker AGE- 24
ADDRESS- Cataldo, ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ KMC/ Transferred to Harborview Medical Seattle
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR- 2000 VEHICLE MAKE- Volkswagen MODEL- Jetta
WRECKER- All Seasons Towing

VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER- Edward K Balika AGE- 30
ADDRESS- Auburn,WA
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN- KMC
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR- 2004 VEHICLE MAKE- Volvo MODEL- Tractor Trailer
WRECKER- Westside Towing

SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

VEHICLE #3
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DRIVER- Ronald L Cooper AGE- 45
ADDRESS- Spokane,WA
INJURIES- No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN-
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Unknown

VEHICLE YEAR- 1994 VEHICLE MAKE- Jeep MODEL- Cherokee
WRECKER-
Vehicle was damaged by debris from the crash.

VEHICLE #4
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DRIVER- Tyler D Morris AGE- 25
ADDRESS- Pocatello,ID
INJURIES- No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN-
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Unknown

VEHICLE YEAR- 1993 VEHICLE MAKE- Infiniti MODEL- G20
WRECKER-
Vehicle was damaged by debris from the crash.

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Heather Trecker entered WB I90 on the off ramp of Exit 7 traveling EB. Miss Trecker drove EB in the WB lanes of traffic for approximately half a mile. Edward Balika was driving his Semi in the left WB lanes, he swerved to try and avoid collision with Miss Trecker�s vehicle. Heather Trecker collided with the semi head on. WB I90 was closed and traffic was diverted at Northwest Blvd. for approximately 2.5 hrs. Investigation continues by the Idaho State Police.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Greear

DSP INITIALS HASG
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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho