MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2022
CONTACT: Kelsey Johnston, Public Safety Information Officer, [email protected]
Meridian Police Seeking Public Assistance Identifying Vehicle Involved in Hit and Run
MERIDIAN —The Meridian Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a White, four (4) door, Chevy Silverado truck in the attached photo. The vehicle was last seen driving southbound on NW 8
th St. in Meridian. The driver of the vehicle was involved in a hit and run located at NW 8
th St. and W. Cherry Ln.
At approximately 3:18PM on May 16, 2022, a twelve (12) year-old female was preparing to walk across NW 8th St. using the south crosswalk of Cherry Ln., when the driver of the white pickup truck making a right turn, struck the juveniles bike, causing her to fall to the ground. The juvenile had the right of way at the time. The driver continued southbound onto NW 8
th St. and did not stop.
The juvenile involved sustained minor injuries.
The vehicle is described as having all black, specialty wheels and a rolled up, black truck bed cover.
If you have any information, please contact the Meridian Police Department at 208-846-7300, reference case number 22-3069. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously three ways:
- Leave a web tip at 343COPS.Com.
- Use our new FREE app, P3! You can get the app on ITunes or in the Google Play Store by typing “P3 tips” in the search bar.
- Call 208-343-COPS(2677).
The Meridian Police Department would like to thank media and the public for their assistance in this investigation.
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The Meridian Police Department’s mission is to provide the highest quality service in partnership with the community to preserve and protect life and property through education, prevention and enforcement. The department has 133 police officers and 41 non-sworn staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
