BOISE, Idaho — A Meridian man was killed Jan. 7 after being hit by a Buick Enclave and a Freightliner semi-truck on Interstate 84 near Eagle Road, Idaho State Police (ISP) reported. According to the Ada County Coroner, 32-year-old Nicholas Palmieri of Kuna died from traumatic blunt force injuries. The manner of death is still listed as pending.
Eastbound I-84 was blocked between State Highway 69 and Exit 46 – Meridian Road and Eagle Road – for more than two hours. According to Idaho 511, the crash was cleared at 2:25 p.m.
ISP did not report if the Buick's driver – a 77-year-old Meridian man – or the Freightliner's driver – a 66-year-old Caldwell man – were injured in the incident.
At 2:12 p.m. Saturday, ISP reported I-84 was closed in both directions in Caldwell between US 20 and Exit 33 due to another crash. The left westbound and eastbound lanes remained close for more than an hour, before the incident was cleared around 4 p.m.
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) cameras showed traffic backed up severely on eastbound I-84 at Ten Mile Road Saturday afternoon at the time of the closures.
The investigation is being conducted by the Idaho State Police.
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