Idaho State Police seek help identifying driver in Jerome County hit-and-run

JEROME, Idaho(CBS2) — Idaho State Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash at a Jerome County intersection.

Investigators said the crash happened Feb. 1 at about 6:35 p.m. at the southbound U.S. 93 intersection with Crossroads Point. A vehicle traveling southbound on U.S. 93 rear-ended a 2020 red Toyota Corolla at the intersection, according to investigators.

After the crash, the driver pulled into the Valley Country Store parking lot, then left the area and traveled northbound on U.S. 93, investigators said.

The driver was described as a young male. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a black SUV with damage to the front passenger side. Investigators said the license plate may contain the characters “1B,” which is commonly associated with Bannock County registration.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, saw a vehicle matching the description, or has information that could help identify the driver is asked to contact Idaho State Police Dispatch at 208-846-7500 and reference the Feb. 1 hit-and-run crash on U.S. 93 in Jerome County.