Minor Injury crash US95 near mp 497, Naples

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Idaho State Police

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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

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CASE # C14001140

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DATE: 05/23/2014 TIME: 10:00 am LOCATION: SB US95 near MP497, Naples

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Dept of Transportation

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER: Rupinder S Dhillon AGE: 34

ADDRESS: Surrey, BC

INJURIES: Yes – Minor

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Not transported

VEHICLE: 2007 Peterbuilt Semi tractor

WRECKERL Clydes Towing

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER: Justin L Chenoweth AGE: 29

ADDRESS: Trout Creek, MT

INJURIES: No

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: N/A

VEHICLE: 2001 Dodge Pickup

WRECKER: Clyde's Towing

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

PASSENGERL Donna C Platt AGE: 73

ADDRESS: Heron, MT

INJURIES: No

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: N/A

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Dhillon was Southbound on US95 near MP 497, he was on the phone and became distracted. Dhillon then drove left of center striking Chenoweth who was Northbound. Dhillon then lost his front tire on the semi and drove off the left shoulder embankment. The semi rolled several times, losing its cargo of steel beams. Dhillon was cited for reckless driving. The highway was blocked for approximately 3.5 hours.

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho, District 2 - Central Idaho