Fatal pedestrian crash US95 MP280.5, north of Winchester

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732

(208) 799-5151

Fax (208) 799-5146

For Immediate Release: <05/20/18 19:30 pst>

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On May 20th, 2018, at approximately 12:35 p.m. the Idaho State Police investigated a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. Shawn J. Cody, 47 year old male of Winchester, ID, was walking on the northbound shoulder of US Highway 95 near mile post 280, just north of Winchester, Idaho. Cody entered the roadway and was struck by a gold 2003 Toyota Tundra driven by Jimmie R. Eckwortzel, 70 years old male, of Lucile, ID. Cody was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident is still under investigation, next of kin has been notified.

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Posted in District 2 - Central Idaho