Vehicle versus Train, W Grange Ave, Post Falls

IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE – generated by our News Release ListServer

DO NOT REPLY

—————————————————————————

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 # C12002265

——————— PRESS RELEASE —————————–

DATE: 11/21/2012 TIME: 08:19 AM LOCATION: W Grange Ave at Railroad Crossing, Post Falls

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Kootenai County Sheriff

VEHICLE #1

————-

DRIVER Cheatham,John S AGE 39

ADDRESS Post Falls, Idaho

INJURIES? – Yes

HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? Kootenai Medical Center

VEHICLE YEAR 2002 VEHICLE MAKE Subaru VEHICLE MODEL Legacy

WRECKER Recovery Masters

SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Cheatham was northbound on Grange Ave when he failed to yeild to a westbound Union Pacific Train. After being struck, Cheatham's vehicle was carried by the train to next crossing at Chase Road.

DSP INITIALS JAS

———————————–

Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho