Fatal two-car collision on Interstate 84 in Meridian

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

For Immediate Release: 10/7/21 7:30 P.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office.

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Fatal two-car collision on Interstate 84 in Meridian
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Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at 3:30 p.m. today in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 in Ada County.

The preliminary investigation indicates a Kia Sorento SUV was stopped on the left shoulder of the eastbound interstate between Ten Mile and Meridian Roads. The Kia was hit from behind by a Dodge Ram pickup. The impact pushed the KIA across all four lanes of travel, onto the right shoulder.

The driver of the Kia has been identified as a 29-year-old man. His place of residence is not confirmed at the time. He was deceased on scene.

The driver of the Dodge pickup was a 42-year-old woman from Boise. She was not transported.

Traffic on eastbound I-84 in Meridian was slowed for nearly three hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

The identity of the deceased will be released by the Ada County Coroner following notification of next of kin.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.