Police: Meridian hit-and-run suspect arrested after crash leaves 1 injured
Officers with the Meridian Police Department arrested a 32-year-old driver after he allegedly struck someone standing at the back of their vehicle Thursday afternoon.
A Meridian man was booked into the Ada County Jail for the hit-and-run after officers used statements from witnesses, video surveillance footage and physical evidence to identify his green Hyundai Palisade as the vehicle involved in the crash, according to a news release from the Meridian Police Department.
He faces a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in an injury, which is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. He is expected to appear in court Friday afternoon for his initial hearing, court records showed.
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The man’s vehicle was found Thursday in the 4200 block of South Glenmere Way with “visible crash damage,” the news release said. Officers also found vehicle debris scattered near the scene of the crash, including parts that belonged to a Hyundai SUV.
The victim, who was standing at the back of their vehicle at the intersection of East Deerhill Drive and South Marsala Avenue, was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to the release. Their vehicle sustained “significant rear-end damage,” police said.
“The Meridian Police Department remains committed to keeping our roadways safe. We take reckless driving, as well as leaving the scene of a crash, very seriously,” the agency said. “Our officers will continue to investigate and hold accountable those who endanger the safety of others on our streets.”
This story was originally published October 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM.
