Injury Crash WB I90@70 Lookout Pass

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W Wilbur
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8619
CASE # C11001243
PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 6/5/11 TIME: 12:54 LOCATION: WB I90@70, Lookout Pass
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Marquez
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Ashby, Sgt Field, Shoshone County Sheriff Office

VEHICLE #1:
DRIVER: Timothy J. Monsen AGE: 38
ADDRESS: Brainerd, MN
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL TAKEN: Shoshone Medical Center

YEAR: 2008 MAKE: Kenworth Tractor and trailer STYLE: Semi
WRECKER: Nickersons SEATBELTS: Yes

INCIDENT INFORMATION: Monsen was traveling westbound on I90 down Lookout Pass attempting to negotiate a curve to the right at a speed estimated at 65-68 mph. The combination of the weight, speed, and momentum caused the vehicle to flip on to the right side, blocking the entire interstate. Traffic was diverted to the eastbound side with one lane in each direction. The road is still blocked for cleanup. Monsen was arrested for reckless driving.

SUPERVISOR: Sgt White
DSP INITIALS: KSW

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho