MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2023
CONTACT: Kelsey Winnett, Public Information Officer
UPDATE: CITF Investigates Fatality Crash on Eagle Rd:
One Suspect Arrested
On October 10, 2023 at approximately 10:00pm, the Meridian Police Department received a community tip stating a male matching one of the Hispanic male suspects description was located at a business on the 4000 block of E Fairview Ave. When officers arrived, they located the suspect, twenty (20) year old Angel MORADO. A record check of MORADO revealed a failure to appear warrant out of Payette County.
MORADO was arrested and booked into the Ada County Jail on the outstanding warrant and additional charges are pending.
The Meridian Police Department would like to thank the members of the public who reached out with information which led to MORADO's arrest.
Original Release:
MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2023
CONTACT: Kelsey Winnett, Public Information Officer
CITF Investigates Fatality Crash on Eagle Rd:
Meridian Police Seeking More Information on Suspects Involved
MERIDIAN- This evening, October 10, 2023, at approximately 5:30pm, Meridian Police Officers responded to a theft in progress involving a white female and two Hispanic male accomplices at the Village in Meridian. Upon arrival, Meridian Police encountered the suspect’s vehicle which was reported stolen from Ontario, OR being driven by the female suspect.
When the officer activated their overhead lights, the suspect immediately drove into the oncoming traffic lane on E. Longwing Lane and turned southbound onto Eagle Road jumping the median. The suspect continued fleeing in the southbound lanes of Eagle Road hitting speeds of almost 90 mph. When the suspect reached Eagle Road and the Railroad tracks the suspect veered to the left and jumped the median into oncoming traffic and crashing into several vehicles in the northbound lanes.
The suspect was pronounced deceased on scene. The citizens in the other vehicles had minor injuries.
While this was occurring, one of the male suspects stole a security vehicle from the Village. Meridian Police Officers located the second stolen vehicle on Franklin Road and engaged in a separate pursuit, but quickly terminated the pursuit. Ultimately Idaho State Police located the stolen security vehicle and initiated a pursuit which included Oregon State Police as well. Questions related to that pursuit should be directed to Idaho State Police.
The Meridian Police Department is still looking for information on the two male Hispanic suspects regarding the thefts and stolen vehicle. If you have any information regarding the suspects, please contact the Meridian Police Department non-emergency dispatch at 208-377-6790.
Because this is a police action resulting in a death, the Ada County Critical Incident Task Force has been activated, with Ada County Sheriff’s Office leading the investigation. Any video from the crash that occurred can be sent via email
[email protected] or contact non-emergency dispatch 208-377-6790.
“The safety of all residents is our top priority at the Meridian Police Department,” said Police Chief Basterrechea. “We understand that pursuits are inherently dangerous however we do not get to dictate the suspects actions.”
The Meridian Police Department would like to thank the public for any assistance they may provide in this investigation as well as the drivers who avoided the area.
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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 143 police officers and 43 non-sworn staff dedicated to making Meridian a great place to live, work and raise a family.
