Boise Police investigate fatal hit and run on State Street

Update

According to a recent update, Boise Police have released the suspect's vehicle description.

They say the vehicle has damage to the front end, windshield and hood. It is believed to be silver or grey.

Original Release

According to a recent news release, around 7:15 p.m. on Monday, Boise Police responded to a report of a possible hit and run on State Street west of North Roe Street in Garden City.

Responding officers located one deceased female victim and secured the scene. The eastbound lanes of State Street were closed for the investigation.

Detectives from the Boise Police Violent Crime Unit also responded to the scene along with a crash reconstruction team from the Idaho State Police. The investigation is ongoing, and officers are working to locate the suspect and the vehicle involved.

Any witnesses who have not spoken with police or anyone who may have information are asked to call Ada County Dispatch at (208)377-6790.

The Ada County Cornoner's report says the office was dispatched at approximately 8:20 p.m. to the State Street and Roe Street intersection. 56-year-old pedestrian Erma Sookiyak of Anchorage, Alaska, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the vehicle.

The cause of death is listed as traumatic blunt force injuries, and the manner of death is an accident.

More information will be released as the investigation continues.

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