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ITD Mailbox

Cooperation in time of emergency

ITD Director Dave Ekern
On July 23, a semi hauling a livestock carrier crashed on Interstate 90 just east of Coeur d’Alene. The trailer split open and allowed most of the livestock inside to escape and quickly disperse across I-90 and into the surrounding area. Both directions of the interstate were closed for approximately two hours.

This obviously had a severe impact on the motoring public, as well as interstate commerce.

ITD responded very quickly with traffic control assistance and equipment to clear the debris from the roadway. All of the ITD personnel on the scene were extremely helpful and efficient in performing the task of cleanup and dealing with the complicated crash scene.

I appreciate the efforts of your department in attempting to obtain cutting-edge technology for the State Police to quickly investigate and clear the roadway. The efforts of your department were of tremendous assistance to my troopers.

This is another example of inter-department cooperation that benefits the citizens of the State of Idaho.

Please pass along my thanks and appreciation for the efforts of your personnel in the Region 1 (Coeur d’Alene) office.

Capt. Wayne M. Longo
Region 1 Patrol

Right place, right time

Idaho Transportation Department
On Wednesday, July 27, my daughter was traveling to Boise on Idaho 51 near Grasemere. She has attended Boise State University in Boise for three years and has traveled the same road many times. On Wednesday, something went terribly wrong – her car left the road and rolled.

Several minutes after she rolled the car, a State of Idaho highway worker came to her assistance. He reported the accident and stayed with her until the ambulance came from Owyhee. He helped her stop the bleeding on her finger. Most important, he kept her company and knew just the right things to say to help her feel a little better and not become more traumatized.

There may have been more than one person involved in caring for my daughter. I am very grateful and want them to know how much I appreciate what they did.
Jeraldean Lamb
Elko, Nevada