Logging truck crash SH3 MP 94.5 near Harrison

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
602 W. Prairie
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 772-6055 FAX: (208) 772-8244

CASE # C09002894
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DATE: 10/26/09 TIME: 7:11 AM LOCATION: SH3 MP 94.5 near Harrison

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Daly
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr Spike, Benewah County Sheriff, Harrison Ambulance

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Al W. Mattox AGE 33
ADDRESS St Maries Idaho
INJURIES? – No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 1984 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Logging truck
WRECKER Buell Logging assisted in recovery of the logs and vehicle
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

PASSENGER(S)

ADDRESS Harrison Idaho
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: A loaded logging truck was southbound when the vehicle left the roadway. The driver over-corrected and rolled the vehicle losing his load of logs. Alcohol was a factor. The driver was arrested for DUI. Neither person was wearing seatbelts. Both were ejected from the vehicle. Road was blocked for 4.5 hrs.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Johnson
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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho