A high‑speed collision on a Boise street left one motorcyclist dead and prompted a temporary shutdown of Vista Avenue.
Key points
- A motorcyclist died after a high‑speed rear‑end collision on Vista Avenue in Boise.
- The other driver sustained injuries that were not life‑threatening.
- Vista Avenue was shut down between Ona and Targee Streets for the police investigation.
- The victim was identified as Douglas Crow, 57, a Boise resident.
Police say a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a vehicle just before 5 p.m. on Saturday near the intersection of South Vista Avenue and West Lemhi Street, traveling at a high rate of speed.
The rider, identified by the Boise Police Department as Douglas Crow, 57, of Boise, was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Crash details and timeline
The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital but suffered only non‑life‑threatening injuries, according to officials.
Northbound Vista Avenue was closed from Ona Street to Targee Street while investigators examined the scene and gathered evidence.
Victim identification and condition of other driver
Authorities have not released a definitive cause for the crash beyond the reported high speed, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Reader questions
What caused the crash?
Police reports indicate the motorcycle was traveling at a high speed when it struck the back of a vehicle; the exact cause is still under investigation.
When did the accident occur?
The collision happened just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, near the South Vista Avenue and West Lemhi Street intersection.
Is Vista Avenue open now?
The road was closed from Ona to Targee Streets for the investigation; current traffic conditions were not provided in the source.
Source: kivitv.com