Caldwell pedestrian, 68, killed after sedan drives onto sidewalk, police say
A 68-year-old Caldwell pedestrian is dead after a car crossed over the oncoming lane of traffic onto the sidewalk and struck him, according to Idaho State Police.
Around 2:46 p.m. Thursday, a 42-year-old man from Caldwell driving a sedan south on S. Indiana Avenue near East Ustick Road “crossed over the northbound lane and onto the sidewalk,” according to a news release.
The driver hit a 68-year-old Caldwell man on foot who was taken to a hospital, where he died.
The driver was wearing a seat belt.
State police are investigating the collision. Authorities have not identified the pedestrian or the driver.
This story was originally published December 24, 2021 at 10:16 AM.
Ian Max Stevenson
Idaho Statesman