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CASE #: L12000858
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DATE: 11/8/12          TIME:  11:15   LOCATION: WB US12 at MP 167, Powell
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Idaho Department of Transportation 
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VEHICLE #1   
DRIVER: Todd D Hardisty      
AGE: 40
ADDRESS: Lewiston, ID
INJURIES?: No
VEHICLE YEAR:  2000
 VEHICLE MAKE: Kenworth  
VEHICLE MODEL: Tractor and two trailers          
WRECKER: Miles Towing 
SEATBELTS WORN?: Yes
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INCIDENT NARRATIVE:   
  Hardisty was travelling westbound on US12 near milepost 166.9 when he failed to negotiate a corner causing his two trailers to go off the right shoulder.  The second  trailer struck a rock causing it to roll on its side and become disconnected from the tractor.  24,000 lbs of grain was spilled in the ditch.  Hardisty was able to regain control and keep the tractor and first trailer on the road.  The westbound lane was blocked for three hours.  Speed and weather conditions were contributing factors to the crash.            
DSP INITIALS    BC
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