NB US95 at mp 493

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Idaho State Police
Regional Communication Center – North
615 W. Wilbur Suite A
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
(208) 209-8730 FAX: (208) 209-8618

CASE # C1000117

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DATE: 01/15/10 TIME: 0548 LOCATION: NB US95 at mp 493

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Tpr. Kralik

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl. Bennett

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Derwin J. Alexander AGE 47
ADDRESS Priest River, Idaho
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Bonner General
VEHICLE YEAR 2006 VEHICLE MAKE Freightliner VEHICLE MODEL Semi Tractor
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

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VEHICLE #2
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DRIVER Larry J. Power AGE 35
ADDRESS Spokane, Wa
INJURIES? – No
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? None
VEHICLE YEAR 2007 VEHICLE MAKE Isuzu VEHICLE MODEL Box Truck
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Alexander was northbound on US95, entering McArthur Curve at milepost 493.5, when he lost control of his commerical vehicle due to the road conditions. Alexander's truck jacknifed in the curve and slid sideways destroying the northbound guard rail. Powers was also northbound when he came around the curve while Alexander was jacknifed in the road and still moving. Powers struck Alexander. Alexander was treated and released at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint. He was also cited for fail to maintain lane. The roadway was blocked for approximately 3 hours.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Johnson

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