Semi Vs Train crash Moyie Springs,Idaho

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

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CASE # C11002518

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DATE: 11/16/11 TIME: 11:50 AM LOCATION: Moyie Springs,ID – Moyie Mill

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Jayne

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Boundary County Sheriff's Department

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Ronald D Miller AGE 45 years old
ADDRESS Superior,MT
INJURIES? – Yes
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Boundary Community Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR 1988 VEHICLE MAKE Peterbuilt VEHICLE MODEL Tractor with two trailers.
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S)**NONE**

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Miller was preparing to enter the mill in Moyie Springs,Idaho by driving across the railroad crossing. Miller stopped at the stop sign, then proceeded across the tracks and failed to see the oncoming train. The train struck the cab of Miller's truck and pushed the truck and trailers off the roadway. The truck and trailers stayed upright on their wheels.

SUPERVISOR Sgt White

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