Update 4: Hit and Run Crash Blocking EB I84@43
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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: 10/17/17 1:05 A.M.
Please direct questions to the District Office
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On Monday, October 16, 2017, at approximately 10:10 P.M., Idaho State Police investigating a two vehicle hit and run crash on eastbound Interstate 84 at milepost 43, just prior the Meridian Road exit.
Costancio Rodriguez, age 44, of Hermiston, OR, was driving eastbound in a 2005 Kenworth Semi, pulling one flatbed trailer. Rodriguez was struck from behind by a 2007 Mazda MZ3. The Mazda became fully engulfed in flames. The driver of the Mazda was not present when law enforcement arrived on scene.
The eastbound lanes of travel were blocked as emergency personnel worked to put out the fire. The lanes were blocked for approximately one hour and forty five minutes.
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All lanes are open.
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The left two lanes of travel are open.
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The left lane of travel is open.
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Idaho State Police is investigating a crash at eastbound Interstate 84 near milepost 43, just prior to the Meridian Road exit. All eastbound lanes are currently blocked.
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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho
Please direct questions to:
District 3
Southwestern Idaho
700 S. Stratford Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 846-7550
Fax: (208) 846-7520
Serving Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties.