Police standoff after crash in downtown Boise now being investigated as medical emergency

Police Standoff in Downtown Boise Investigated as Medical Emergency

A traffic accident in downtown Boise has led to a police standoff, which is now being investigated as a possible medical emergency by the Idaho State Police.

On Thursday, at approximately 4:30, dispatchers received reports of a pickup truck driving erratically on eastbound I-84. The truck struck another car and a concrete barrier before merging onto the I-184 Connector, heading into downtown Boise.

The driver continued to refuse communication with the police and exit the vehicle for over an hour.

No official statement has been made regarding the driver's condition or the cause of the incident.

Author's summary: A police standoff in Boise is investigated as a medical emergency.

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KBOI KBOI — 2025-11-01

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