Trooper responding to driver in need allegedly hits and kills pedestrian
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CASSIA COUNTY — An Idaho State trooper allegedly hit and killed a woman near Malta Wednesday night, according to a news release from the Idaho State Police. Detectives with the Critical Incident Task Force are investigating the incident.
The crash happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, officials stated in the release.
“An ISP trooper was responding to assist a motorist on State Highway 81 in Cassia County. At about milepost four, the trooper struck a female pedestrian in the roadway with his patrol car,” officials said.
The trooper stopped immediately and administered CPR on the woman until Malta EMS arrived, police said. However, the victim, a 41-year-old woman from Malta, died at the scene.
The woman’s body has been taken to the Cassia County Coroner’s Office so identification can be made and her cause and manner of death determined, police said.
At the scene, ISP was assisted by Malta Ambulance, Malta Quick Response Unit, Cassia County Coroner’s Office, the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Transportation Department, according to the news release.
The roadway was closed for almost six hours during the investigation.
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is reportedly taking the lead in the investigation, with the CITF supporting the effort.
CITF is a team of investigators and professional staff from local law enforcement agencies who provide investigative and other assistance to law enforcement agencies in police use of force and other critical incidents. The CITF works with the local Prosecutor’s Office, which reviews completed investigations.