Fatality Pedestrian Crash in Caldwell

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 02/18/17 12:31 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

On Friday, February 17, 2017, at approximately 9:01 p.m. the Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle versus pedestrian fatality crash on Interstate 84 at the 27 off ramp for Centennial Rd. in Caldwell. Gonzalo Vasquez, 27, of Caldwell, was travelling eastbound in a 2006 Ford F350 when David Trefren, 44, of Yakima, WA, walked into the lane of travel. Vasquez's vehicle struck Trefren. Trefren succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Vasquez was wearing a seatbelt. Next of kin have been notified. The off ramp was blocked for approximately two hours. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.


JM/KB
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