15-Year-Old Leads Police on High-Speed Chase in Idaho

The pursuit ended with the teen crashing into a tree and attempting to flee on foot.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:26pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car sensor or electronic component, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the stark, gritty aftermath of a dangerous high-speed chase.A damaged car sensor reflects the harsh reality of a high-speed pursuit that endangered public safety.Meridian Today

A 15-year-old boy was arrested early Saturday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase through Meridian and Kuna, Idaho. The chase began when officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver and ended with the teen crashing into a tree and attempting to flee on foot before being apprehended.

Why it matters

Vehicle pursuits involving underage drivers raise serious concerns about public safety, as high-speed chases can endanger innocent bystanders and lead to significant property damage. This incident highlights the need for greater education and intervention programs to address risky driving behaviors among young people.

The details

According to Kuna Police, officers were dispatched around 4:02 a.m. on March 28 to a report of a possibly drunk driver traveling erratically southbound on South Meridian Road. A deputy located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the 15-year-old driver fled, leading police on a pursuit through the Crimson Point subdivision and several other roads. The teen struck an electrical box, a parked vehicle, a curb, and some shrubs before police used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle near South Ten Mile Road and West Overland Road. The driver then attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended after crashing into a tree.

  • The incident occurred around 4:02 a.m. on March 28, 2026.
  • The pursuit ended near South Ten Mile Road and West Overland Road.

The players

Kuna Police

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and pursued the 15-year-old driver.

15-year-old driver

The underage suspect who led police on the high-speed chase and was arrested on charges of felony fleeing and eluding, and misdemeanor possession of stolen property and resisting and obstructing.

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What’s next

The 15-year-old suspect will appear in juvenile court to face the charges related to the pursuit.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the dangers of high-speed chases involving underage drivers and the need for greater education and intervention programs to address risky driving behaviors among young people in order to protect public safety.