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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 #  L12000958 
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DATE:  12/14/2012       TIME: 05:08 PM    LOCATION:  SB US95 MP 384

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Lewis County Sheriffs Office, Winchester Fire Department, Region 2 Hazmat Team, Idaho Transportation Department

VEHICLE  #1   
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DRIVER : Sarah Scoles      AGE: 24
ADDRESS : Lewiston
INJURIES: No

VEHICLE YEAR: 2001    VEHICLE MAKE: GMC   VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra 
WRECKER: Forest Wrecking 
SEATBELTS WORN? Yes

PASSENGER(S)

PASSENGER: Richard Gates of Clarkston WA
INJURIES: No

PASSENGER: Rowena Dickinson of Genesee
INJURIES: No

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:    
The Happy Days Catering truck was SB on US95 at MP 283.6 when they lost control due to icy road conditions. They spun 180 degrees and landed off to the west side of the road.  A 50 gallon propane tank was damaged as a result of the crash, and began to leak gas. Per Idaho State Hazmat Protocol, a 1000 foot perimeter had to be set up until the leak could be contained. The road was closed for approximately 7 hours.                         


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