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CORONER IDENTIFIES PEDESTRIAN STRUCK ON WESTBOUND I-84

For Immediate Release From Coroner Richard D. Riffle
NAME: Juan Martinez Rojas
DATE AND TIME OF PRONOUNCED DEATH: 09/07/2024 @ 03:40 a.m.
AGE: 23 years
BIOLOGICAL SEX: Male
PLACE OF DEATH: Westbound I-84, near mile marker 45; Meridian, ID
RESIDENCE: Caldwell, Idaho
CAUSE OF DEATH: Traumatic blunt force injuries
MANNER OF DEATH: Accident
SUMMARY:  At approximately 03:15 a.m. on 09/07/2024, the Ada County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to westbound I-84, near mile marker 45 in Meridian, Idaho. 23-year-old Juan Martinez Rojas of Caldwell, Idaho, was pronounced dead at the scene after lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.  Juan Martinez Rojas was a pedestrian that was struck by a motor vehicle. Further information pending investigation.

The investigation is being conducted by Idaho State Police.

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