Stephen E. Wiedmaier, 38, injures leg in off-road motorcycle crash in Kootenai County, Idaho
Modified Date:
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 1:50pmAccident Date:
Saturday, June 6, 2015Coeur d'Alene man injured in motorcycle accident
Idaho Panhandle Forest Protection officers were flagged down and told about a man injured in a motorcycle accident on Saturday in the Kootenai County Backcountry.
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Stephen E. Wiedmaier was motorcycling in the Kootenai County Backcountry when he lost control of his bike and crashed, injuring his leg. He was airlifted from the scene and taken to Kootenai Health for treatment. The accident is still under investigation.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Stephen E. Wiedmaier
County:
Kootenai County, IDArea:
Spokane, WA
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