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Idaho Officer Cited After Striking Pedestrian with Patrol Car

12/5/2025

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A police officer in Pocatello, Idaho, struck a pedestrian with a patrol car on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. at North 5th Ave and East Sublette St.
Security footage shows the pedestrian entering the intersection as the officer drove forward, rolling under the vehicle.
The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The officer was cited for failure to yield.
City spokeswoman Marlise Irby-Facer said the city supports Idaho State Police's independent investigation.

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A police officer in Pocatello, Idaho, struck a pedestrian with a patrol car on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. at North 5th Ave and East Sublette St.
Security footage shows the pedestrian entering the intersection as the officer drove forward, rolling under the vehicle.
The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The officer was cited for failure to yield.
City spokeswoman Marlise Irby-Facer said the city supports Idaho State Police's independent investigation.