Non-injury Crash SH53@ mp 13

Idaho State Police

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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CASE #: C13000861

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DATE: 5/11/13 TIME: 11:42 AM LOCATION: SH53 at milepost 13

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff Office, Idaho Transportation Department

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VEHICLE #1

DRIVER: Derek Kikstra

AGE: 57

ADDRESS: Calgary, Alberta

INJURIES?: Yes

HOSPITAL TAKEN?: Kootenai Medical Center

VEHICLE YEAR: 2001

VEHICLE MAKE: Western Star

VEHICLE MODEL: Conventional tractor and trailer

WRECKER: Merwins Towing

SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes

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INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Kikstra was eastbound on SH53 at milepost 13 when he failed to negotiate a right-hand curve. He lost control of the semi tractor and trailer which caused the vehicle to tip onto its side. The westbound lane of SH53 was blocked for approximately 4.5 hours. SH53 is now open. The crash is still under investigation.

DSP INITIALS ksw

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