ISP says the driver appears to have crossed the center line (about 6:30 a.m. on Highway 41 near Blanchard), and hit a cyclist and then a runner next to her, who were taking part in the Spokane to Sandpoint race. The cyclist, 46-year-old Patti Lambi, was airlifted to Kootenai Medical Center, where she later died. The runner, a 17-year-old girl, was taken to the hospital with multiple fractures, but has since been released. Both people are from Spokane Valley.The driver who caused the crash is 31-year-old Bowdeen S. Kahuhu from Newport. She was arrested and booked into the Bonner County Jail on Vehicular Manslaughter charges/Ben Leighton, KXLY. More here.

• 1st Crash: Spokane to Sandpoint runner hurt in Newport Highway accident
• ISP report below
  

DATE: 08/14/2010        TIME: 6:26 A.M.    LOCATION: NB SH41 MP30.4, Blanchard, ID

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl Greear

ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Tpr. Branch, Tpr. Ashby, Bonner County Sheriff

VEHICLE  #1  
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DRIVER  Kahuhu,Bowdeen S      AGE 31
ADDRESS  Newport,WA 
INJURIES- None
VEHICLE YEAR  1996   VEHICLE MAKE Plymouth  VEHICLE MODEL Voyager Van          
WRECKER  Priest River Towing     
SEATBELT: Unknown

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Bicyclist
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Bicyclist: Lambie,Patricia A     Age 46
Address: Greenacres, WA
Injuries: Fatal
Location Taken: Kootenai Medical Center / Yates Funeral Home
HELMET and REFLECTIVE GEAR: Yes    


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RUNNER
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RUNNER: 17 Year Old Female, name not being released
Reflective Gear: Yes
Inuries: Yes
                                 

INCIDENT NARRATIVE:
Lambie and the juvenile female were participating in the Spokane to Sandpoint relay race.  The juvenile was the runner as Lambie was her support person on a bicycle. The two were on the west shoulder when Kahuhu crossed over the center line into the opposing travel lane and onto the shoulder striking both Lambie and the juvenile. Kahuhu was charged with man slaughter, the investigagtion is continuing. ** Next of kin has been notified**