UPDATE fatality crash US95/Miles Ave (Dist 1)

Idaho State Police

Regional Communication Center – North

615 W Wilbur Ave

Suite A

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices

District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618

District 2 (208) 799-5150

CASE #: C16002411 District: District One

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DATE: 10/08/2016 TIME: 1:35 AM LOCATION: SB US95 at Miles Ave, Hayden

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Northern Lakes Fire Department

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VEHICLE #1

DRIVER: Kootenai County Deputy

INJURIES: No

VEHICLE YEAR: 2008

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford VEHICLE MODEL: Crown Victoria

WRECKER: Superior Towing

SEATBELTS WORN: Yes

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VEHICLE #2

PEDESTRIAN

NAME: Viuhkola,Amber E

AGE: 38

ADDRESS: Hayden

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Bell Tower Funeral Home

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INCIDENT NARRATIVE:

*****UPDATE – Female pedestrian's name added to press release********

While travelling southbound on US95 near Miles Ave in the right lane a Kootenai County Sheriff's Deputy struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian succumbed to her injuries on scene. Investigation continues. Idaho State Police requests any witnesses that may have seen the event to please contact our office at (208) 209-8730.

DSP INITIALS RS

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho