Joel Eggers, 64, killed, and driver Tyler C. Martinez arrested after collision at South Development Avenue and West Robinson Road in Boise, Idaho

Modified Date: 
Mon, 04/11/2016 - 4:16pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, April 8, 2016

Driver crashes into pedestrian, man dies at the hospital

Police say the car then hit a man who was walking on the west side of the road before continuing northbound. They say the car then crash into a fence.

Medical personnel responded and transported the pedestrian to the hospital with life threatening injuries. 

The 64-year-old Boise man was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Firebird Raceway employee identified as crash victim

Eggers was the chief starter at the popular Eagle raceway. New says Eggers worked there for 28 years, and his death has left the racing community in a state of shock.

64-year-old pedestrian killed Friday identified as beloved Firebird Raceway employee

General manager Scott New announced that 64-year-old Joel Eggers, the raceway's chief starter, was walking on his lunch break near Development Avenue and Robinson Road Friday when the crash happened.

Driver accused of killing pedestrian arraigned

The allegations made by Martinez' probation officer claim that he was driving under the influence of meth and texting when he hit Eggers, although no official charges have been filed in the crash.

People Involved: 
Tyler C. Martinez
Joel Eggers
City: 
Boise, ID
Area: 
Boise, ID

Comments

I hope that piece of Filth rots in prison for the entirety of his life and I hope he will never be able to sleep again. I hope it keeps a sane mind just for the fact that he will be able to remember every detail and I hope it haunts him

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