Semi Crash Snarls I-90
The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a
Semi Tractor Trailer Crash on I90 at Milepost 28 (4th of July Pass). The semi and crash
are blocking lanes East and Westbound. The road is still open, but
please expect delays. Due to the damage the road will be partially
blocked for a significant period of time/
Full ISP report below.
DATE: 11/22/2009 TIME:10:50 AM LOCATION: Westbound I90 milepost 28 (4th of July pass)
INVESTIGATING OFFICER:Tpr Bakken
ASSISTING OFFICERS/AGENCIES: Sgt White,Tpr Kitchen, Idaho transportation department (ITD)
VEHICLE #1
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DRIVER: Buttles,Andrew B AGE 51 Yrs old.
ADDRESS: Waupaca,WI
INJURIES? - NO
HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN ? N/A
VEHICLE YEAR 2008 VEHICLE MAKE Peterbuilt VEHICLE MODEL Semi
WRECKER Merwins towing
SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? Unknown
INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Buttles was traveling westbound on I90, too fast for road conditions. Buttles was going around a corner, changed lanes and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle struck the center cement barriers, pushing them into the eastbound lanes. Both the eastbound and westbound lanes were blocked for approximatley 2 hrs.
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