Injury Crash WB US12@17.5

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Idaho State Police

Regional Communication Center – North

615 W Wilbur Ave

Suite A

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices

District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618

District 2 (208) 799-5150

CASE # L13-235

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DATE: 3/22/13 TIME: 12:17 pm LOCATION: WB US12@17.5

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Lewiston Fire Dept / Life Flight / ITD

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Irby,Zachary S AGE 22

ADDRESS Orofino,ID

INJURIES? – Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? St. Josephs

VEHICLE YEAR 1997 VEHICLE MAKE Pontiac VEHICLE MODEL Grand Am

WRECKER Forest Wrecking

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER Smith,Dennis J AGE 51

ADDRESS Orofino,ID

INJURIES? – NO

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN N/A

VEHICLE YEAR 2011 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Tractor/Trailer

WRECKER N/A

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Irby was traveling eastbound on US12 when he crossed the center line into the westbound lanes where he struck the tractor trailer combination driven by Smith. Investigation is ongoing.

DSP INITIALS DRO

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho