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Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Southern Idaho Interstate
Idaho State Police investigate fatal collision near Heyburn
Mar. 10, 2026 at 6:45pm
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A 44-year-old pedestrian from Florida was struck and killed late Monday night on Interstate 84 in southern Idaho near the town of Heyburn. The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. when the pedestrian walked into the westbound lanes and was hit by a pickup truck driven by a 22-year-old woman from Jerome, Idaho, with a 21-year-old male passenger from Declo, Idaho.
Why it matters
Interstate 84 is a major highway running through southern Idaho, and pedestrian fatalities on interstates are relatively rare but can raise concerns about highway safety and the need for improved lighting, signage, and pedestrian infrastructure in rural areas.
The details
According to the Idaho State Police, the pedestrian was walking eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-84 when he was struck by the westbound 2013 Ram 2500 pickup truck. The driver and passenger of the pickup were uninjured as they were both wearing seatbelts. The roadway was blocked for about 2.5 hours as emergency crews responded to the incident.
- The crash occurred around 10:29 p.m. on March 9, 2026.
- The roadway was blocked for approximately 2.5 hours following the crash.
The players
Idaho State Police
The state law enforcement agency that investigated the fatal crash on Interstate 84.
22-year-old woman from Jerome, Idaho
The driver of the 2013 Ram 2500 pickup truck involved in the collision.
21-year-old male from Declo, Idaho
The passenger in the 2013 Ram 2500 pickup truck involved in the collision.
44-year-old man from Sebring, Florida
The pedestrian who was struck and killed in the crash on Interstate 84.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when walking on rural interstates and the importance of improved safety measures to protect both drivers and those on foot, such as better lighting, signage, and pedestrian infrastructure in remote areas.
