Log Truck Crash – Southwick Grade

Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W. Wilbur Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8620 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # L1000430
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DATE: May 10, 2010 TIME: 7:35 am LOCATION: P1 Rd Milepost 1.2, Southwick Grade, Kendrick, ID

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Smith

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt. Doty, Tprs Gilbertson, Youngren, and Kitchen

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Phillip L. Fleener AGE: 49
ADDRESS: Moscow, ID
INJURIES: No
SEATBELT: No
VEHICLE YEAR: 1992 VEHICLE MAKE: International VEHICLE MODEL: Loaded log truck
WRECKER : Forests Towing

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Fleener was west on the Southwick Grade when he lost air pressure on his brakes. He used an access road as a runaway truck ramp, stopping the vehicle in the trees. Approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled, classifying the incident as a regulatory hazmat spill. No water ways were affected. Fleener was cited for unsafe equipment.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Doty

DSP INITIALS TNM

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho