Vehicle vs Pedestrian crash Highway 12 at 3rd Avenue North, Lewiston

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732
(208) 750-9300
Fax (208) 750-9385

For Immediate Release: 03/18/24 7:25 PM
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle versus pedestrian collision in Lewiston, Idaho, which occurred at 5:00 pm on March 15, 2024.

A 36-year-old male from Lewiston was walking in the crosswalk, eastbound, across US Highway 12 and 3rd Avenue North. A 57-year-old male driving westbound in a white dodge pickup from 3rd avenue North made a left turn, striking the pedestrian. The preliminary investigation indicates the Dodge failed to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital for serious injuries. The driver of the Dodge was cited and released.

Traffic was blocked in the westbound lanes for approximately 30 minutes to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

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