Traffic & Transportation

Police respond to fatal crash in Meridian; drivers asked to avoid the area

Meridian Police responded on Saturday afternoon to a crash at the intersection of Franklin and Locust Grove roads.
Meridian Police responded on Saturday afternoon to a crash at the intersection of Franklin and Locust Grove roads. Provided

A person was killed in a car crash on Saturday in Meridian.

The intersection of North Locust Grove and East Franklin roads closed Saturday afternoon in all directions due to the fatal crash, according to a Meridian Police Department news release.

One adult woman has been confirmed dead, according to the release.

“Officers are currently on the scene,” the release said. “We ask motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while first responders work at the scene. Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident.”

This story was originally published March 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM.

Carolyn Komatsoulis
Idaho Statesman
Carolyn covers Boise, Ada County and Latino affairs. She previously reported on Boise, Meridian and Ada County for the Idaho Press. Please reach out with feedback, tips or ideas in English or Spanish. If you like seeing stories like hers, please consider supporting her work with a digital subscription. Support my work with a digital subscription
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