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Morning Crash in Lenore sends one to the hospital

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

CASE # L10000151
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DATE: 02/13/2010 TIME: 07:27 AM LOCATION: EB US12@19

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: ISP Tpr. Travis Hight

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: ISP Tpr. Snell, ISP Sgt. GrotJohn, Lewiston Fire and Rescue, Nez Perce County, Lewiston Ambulance

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DRIVER- Joni L Hixson AGE- 34 YOF
ADDRESS- Lenore ID
INJURIES- Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN/ St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
SEATBELT/HELMET WORN- Yes

VEHICLE YEAR- 1998 VEHICLE MAKE- Ford MODEL- Explorer
WRECKER- Bernards Repair & Towing

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Joni Hixson was traveling East bound on US12 in Lenore. Miss Hixson fell asleep and lost control of the vehicle going into the East bound shoulder, overcorrected traveling into the West bound lane then back across the East bound lane striking the embankment on the East bound shoulder. Alcohol was a factor. Investigation continues by the Idaho State Police.

SUPERVISOR ISP SGT. GrotJohn

DSP INITIALS HASG
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