Saturday, August 6, 2016

**UPDATE** Vehicle versus pedestrian crash in Twin Falls

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000
Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 8/7/2016 12:29 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

*****BEGINNING OF UPDATE*****

On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at approximately 8:14 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle versus pedestrian, fatality crash at the intersection of Silver Creek Way and N College Road W in Twin Falls.

Patrick Arroyo, 21, of Buhl, was westbound on N College Road W in a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. A juvenile child riding on a bicycle entered the roadway in front of the Silverado, and was struck.

The juvenile was transported to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center by ground ambulance, where he succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified.

It is unknown whether Arroyo was wearing a seatbelt. N College Road W was blocked between Silver Creek Way and Field Stream Way for approximately three hours.

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.



*****END OF UPDATE*****

The Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian fatality crash at the intersection of Silver Creek Way and N College Road W in Twin Falls. Traffic is currently blocked in both directions on N College Road W from Silver Creek Way to Field Stream Way.

More information will be released as it becomes available.


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