Pedestrian Struck in Lewiston Vehicle Collision

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A pedestrian was transported to the hospital on Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Thain Road and Stewart Avenue in Lewiston, Idaho. The Lewiston Police Department's Major Collision Investigation Team is currently investigating the incident, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Why it matters

Pedestrian safety is an ongoing concern in many communities, and this collision highlights the need for vigilance from both drivers and pedestrians to prevent such incidents. The investigation will aim to determine the cause of the collision and whether any safety improvements are needed at the intersection.

The details

According to a press release, officers, firefighters, and medics responded to the intersection around 1:20 p.m. on February 27, 2026, after receiving a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian in the southbound lanes of Thain Road. The injured pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital, but an update on their condition was not provided. The police department's Major Collision Investigation Team was called to the scene, and both southbound lanes and one northbound lane of Thain Road were closed for approximately two and a half hours while investigators processed the scene.

• The incident occurred on Friday, February 27, 2026, around 1:20 p.m.

What’s next

The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to contact Sgt. Craig Roberts of the Major Collision Investigation Team.