John Perkins, 66, dead after being struck by hit-and-run pickup at the intersection of South Orchard and West Kootenai streets in Boise, Idaho; Jeffrey Graef, 43, turns himself in

Modified Date: 
Tue, 02/03/2015 - 3:09pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, December 21, 2014

SW Idaho police seek hit-and-run vehicle

Authorities in southwest Idaho are searching for a dark-colored pickup police say is involved in a fatal hit-and-run.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash Sunday was 66-year-old Boise man

Witnesses described the hit-and-run vehicle as a dark, lifted pickup with a long bed, off-road lights on its top and a loud exhaust. Anyone with information on the suspect vehicle is urged to contact Boise Police through Crime Stoppers at 343-COPS. Citizens can also share tips online or text CRIMES or 274637, subject: Tip236. Tips can also be made via the Crime Stoppers Facebook Page.

Victim identified in deadly hit-and-run crash

Sunday afternoon, police released surveillance video showing what investigators believe is the pickup involved in the hit and run.

Police locate suspected vehicle in fatal hit and run

Boise Police received dozens of tips in the involvement of a fatal hit and run which led to the discovery of the suspected vehicle involved.

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run in Boise

Jeffrey Graef, 43, of Boise, turned himself into the Ada County Jail Monday night. He is charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident and felony destruction of evidence.
John Perkins was attempting to cross a street in Boise when he was struck by a dark colored pickup truck. The truck fled the scene, and Perkins died soon thereafter. Police are searching for the suspect vehicle and have asked for the public's help in finding it.
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
John Perkins
Jeffrey Graef
City: 
Boise, ID
Area: 
Boise, ID

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