Semi Crash 4th of July Pass (Distrct 1)

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PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT District One CASE # C14001848

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DATE: August 21.2014 TIME: 1217 LOCATION: Eastbound I-90 mile post 28 at the top of 4th of July pass.

VEHICLE #1

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DRIVER Danut Mocanu AGE 49

ADDRESS Seattle, WA

INJURIES – No

VEHICLE YEAR 2006 VEHICLE MAKE Volvo VEHICLE MODEL Tractor

WRECKER Don's Towing

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

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VEHICLE #2

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DRIVER Michael A Madsen AGE 57

ADDRESS Athol,ID

INJURIES – No

VEHICLE YEAR 2009 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Tractor

WRECKER Unknown

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:

Two semi's collided on eastbound I-90 at the top of 4th of July pass approximately mile post 28. Mocanu, who was hauling empty aircraft fuel tanks, attempted to pass another semi hauling asphalt driven by Madsen. Mocanu accelerated but was unable to pass due to traffic in the left lane and was unable to slow down before rear ending the asphalt truck in front of him. No injuries were reported. The right lane of eastbound I90 was completely blocked and the left lane had partial blockage for approximately two hours.

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho