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CORONER IDENTIFIES PEDESTRIAN WHO WAS STRUCK BY VEHICLE IN GARDEN CITY

For Immediate Release From Coroner Richard D. Riffle
NAME: Erma Sookiyak
DATE AND TIME OF PRONOUNCED DEATH: 11/20/2023 @ 08:37 p.m.
AGE: 56years
BIOLOGICAL SEX: Female
PLACE OF DEATH: Intersection of State and Roe Streets; Garden City, ID
RESIDENCE: Anchorage, Alaska
CAUSE OF DEATH: Traumatic blunt force injuries
MANNER OF DEATH: Accident
SUMMARY:  At approximately 08:20 p.m. on 11/20/2023, the Ada County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the intersection of State Street and Roe Street in Garden City, Idaho. 56-year-old pedestrian Erma Sookiyak of Anchorage, Alaska, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a vehicle. Further information pending investigation.

The investigation is being conducted by Boise Police Department and Idaho State Police.

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