Boise & Garden City

Ada County Coroner’s Office identifies Boise man who died in collision. He was 23

A 23-year-old Boise man died from traumatic blunt force injuries after his vehicle veered off the road near South Impatiens Place on Friday. 
A 23-year-old Boise man died from traumatic blunt force injuries after his vehicle veered off the road near South Impatiens Place on Friday. 

The Ada County Coroner’s Office has identified the Boise man who died in a crash early Friday.

Colby Earley died from traumatic blunt force injuries after his vehicle veered off Lake Forest Drive near South Impatiens Place, crossed a berm, struck a tree and then hit a fence, according to the Boise Police Department and the Ada County Coroner’s Office. He was 23.

The Coroner’s Office didn’t release Earley’s manner of death. First responders attempted lifesaving measures, but Earley was pronounced dead at around 2:15 a.m., the Coroner’s Office said.

Authorities said no other vehicles were involved in the crash, and Earley was the only occupant in the vehicle.

This story was originally published December 11, 2023 at 2:52 PM.

Alex Brizee
Idaho Statesman
Alex Brizee covers criminal justice for the Idaho Statesman. A Miami native and a University of Idaho graduate, she has lived all over the United States. Go Vandals! In her free time, she loves pad Thai, cuddling with her dog and strong coffee. Support my work with a digital subscription
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