Fatal Crash on McElroy Road Takes the Life of a Juvenile

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 846-7550

Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 10/8/21 11:37 P.M.

Please direct questions to the District Office

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The Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred on October 8th at 3:19 PM at McElroy Road and Can Ada Road in Canyon County.

The driver of a Peterbilt semi was traveling eastbound on McElroy when he failed to yield from the stop sign as he turned north onto Can Ada Road. He collided with a Volkswagen Jetta which was traveling southbound on Can Ada Road.

The Peterbilt was occupied by an 84-year-old male driver from Nampa. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The Volkswagen was occupied by a juvenile from Melba. The juvenile was wearing a seatbelt. The juvenile succumbed to their injuries at the scene.

Next of kin has been notified.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho