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Late Sunday morning, a tragic accident occurred in Canyon County when a Jeep Liberty collided with a pedestrian at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Karcher Road. The incident involved a 20-year-old male driving the vehicle and a pedestrian who was running southbound on Indiana Avenue.

According to the Idaho State Police, the Jeep Liberty was headed westbound on Karcher Road when the pedestrian, crossing into the lane of travel at the intersection, was struck. The collision resulted in the immediate blockage of traffic at the intersection. Emergency crews promptly arrived at the scene and administered aid.

Tragically, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead by the authorities. Due to the victim being under the age of 18, the Idaho State Police chose not to release their identity at this time. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, as stated by the ISP.

Further details surrounding the accident, such as the specific circumstances leading to the collision, any contributing factors, or potential charges, have not been disclosed at this time. However, the Idaho State Police assures the public that they are actively investigating the incident to determine the cause and any potential liability.

The community mourns the loss of the pedestrian, and this unfortunate accident serves as a reminder for drivers and pedestrians alike to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Please note that the information provided in this article is based solely on the initial reports from the Idaho State Police, and any further updates or developments will be communicated as they become available.

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