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Idaho State Police are investigating a fatality crash that occurred Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at approximately 7:41 p.m. on westbound Interstate 84 just west of exit 44 in Meridian.

A 61-year-old woman from Marsing was driving a 2015 Toyota Highlander, when she collided with a male pedestrian who was trying to cross the lanes of travel. He was pronounced deceased on scene.

The Ada County coroner is working on identification of the pedestrian.

Traffic was completely blocked for 5 hours to allow emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

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