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Semi-trailer rolls down embankment in Naples
area auto accident earlier today |
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May 23, 2014 |
A semi-trailer and a pickup were involved in an
auto accident at approximately 10:00 a.m. today
on U.S. Highway 95 at milepost 497, near the
area of the Naples Bridge / Schoolhouse Road.
According to the Idaho State Police, Rupinder S.
Dhillon, age 34, of Surrey, British Columbia,
was driving a 2007 Peterbuilt semi tractor
southbound on U.S. 95. According to the police
report, Dhillon was on the phone and became
distracted, driving left of the center line. As
he crossed the center line, he struck a
northbound Dodge pickup, driven by Justin
Chenoweth, 29, of Trout Creek, Montana (who also
had a passenger with him). The police report the
semi lost a front tire in the impact of the
collision, and the semi drove off the east side
shoulder embankment, rolling several times and
losing its cargo of steel beams.
The semi ended up lying on its side over the
bank on the east side of the highway, with its
load spilled and scattered. Boundary County,
Idaho EMS responded to the scene, finding no
significant injuries to any of those involved in
the accident.
Dhillon was cited for reckless driving.
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