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A 36-year-old Harrison man was killed in a single-car crash near Harrison Saturday night, according to the Idaho State Police. Travis D. Cox was southbound on State Highway 97, near Milepost 78 (Thimbleberry) when he failed to negotiate a left curve. He drove off the highway, down an
embankment, and collided with a tree. Cox died at the scene. The investigation continues. ISP report below.
DATE: 7/10/09 TIME: 9:31 pm LOCATION: SB SH97@78.2, Harrison
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Sutton
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Cpl Robnett, Tpr Ashby, Kootenai County EMS
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER Cox, Travis D. AGE 36
ADDRESS Harrison, ID
INJURIES? - Fatal
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? English Funeral Home
VEHICLE YEAR 2001 VEHICLE MAKE Dodge VEHICLE MODEL Ram Pickup
WRECKER Body by Scotty
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Yes
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Cox was driving his 2001 Dodge Ram pickup
southbound on SH97 near Milepost 78 (Thimbleberry) when he failed to
negotiate a left curve. He drove off the highway and down an
embankment where he collided with a tree. Cox was deceased at the
scene. Investigation continues.
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