Tanker Truck Crash US95@483

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

CASE # C09002635

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DATE: 09/20/09 TIME: 0645 LOCATION: NB US95 @ mp 483

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Bennett

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt. Field, Tpr. Kitchen, Idaho Transportation Department,
Northside Fire Department, Bonner County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Donald G. Eskue AGE 47
ADDRESS Deer Park, Wa
INJURIES? – None
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? None
VEHICLE YEAR 2004 VEHICLE MAKE Kenworth VEHICLE MODEL Tractor
WRECKER Clydes Towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN Yes

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Eskue was northbound on US95 at mp 483 pulling the Kenworth Tractor with two tank trailers. Eskue left the roadway on the right shoulder and the rear tanker overturned. Eskue came back on the roadway and went over the centerline and then back again, coming to rest on the northbound shoulder of the road with the rear tanker overturned. The rear tank ruptured, spilling approximately 2000 gallons of gasoline. The roadway was closed for approximately 9 hours. Two homes in the area had to be evacuated during the clean up.

SUPERVISOR Sgt. Field

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho