Idaho man dead after hit-and-run crash in Caldwell. Police look for a suspect
An Idaho man is dead and police are searching for a suspect after an auto-pedestrian accident turned into a hit-and-run in Caldwell.
At around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Idaho State Police troopers were called to the scene of a crash near the intersection of Montana Avenue and Helena Drive, according to a news release.
Troopers found that a vehicle had struck 23-year-old Caldwell resident Derek Maxwell on Montana between Helena and Larch Street. State police say the vehicle’s driver fled the area. Maxwell died from his injuries.
State police were searching Tuesday for the vehicle and driver. Troopers described the vehicle as a dark blue or black Ford Explorer or Ford Expedition from the mid-2000s.
If you or someone you know has information about the crash, call Idaho State Police Dispatch at 208-846-7500.
This story was originally published March 9, 2021 at 8:07 AM.
