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Ada County coroner identifies Boise man struck, killed by vehicle Friday night

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The Ada County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Friday night in West Boise.

Just after 9:30 p.m. Friday, a vehicle struck Lars Johnson, 50, of Boise, at Cloverdale Road and West Mesquite Drive, according to a news release from the coroner. Johnson died from multiple blunt force injuries and his death was ruled an accident by the coroner’s office.

The Boise Police Department is investigating the crash. The Idaho Statesman reached out to police for additional information.

Police previously asked anyone who might have any information to contact the county’s dispatch at (208) 377-6790.

This story was originally published December 26, 2023 at 2:47 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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