Man Leading His Horse Along an Idaho Road Hit by Car in Southeast Idaho

Authorities in Idaho have reported at least two vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents this week. A child on an electronically assisted bike was hit in Northern Idaho on Tuesday, and a man who was out with his horse in Southern Idaho was hit by a car on Thursday.

Both pedestrians were injured and required transport to local hospitals.

Idaho State Police Report Another Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle This Week

We reported on the Northern Idaho child who was hit by a car in a story yesterday, and the details can be found below. We just received the report about the accident in Southern Idaho this morning.

The report from the Idaho State Police says that the accident happened in Bingham County on October 1st, at 7:50 AM near the intersection of E 1400 N and N 735 E.

A 44-year-old male from Shelley was leading a horse westbound on E 1400 N when he was struck by a 2022 Toyota Camry driven by a 33-year-old male, also from Shelley.

The male pedestrian was taken by ground ambulance to a local hospital. There were no details shared about the condition of the horse, whether it was also hit or safely contained.

Police do not believe the driver of the car was impaired and are investigating the accident.

READ ALSO: Child on eBike Hit By Car in Northern Idaho

A victim, only described as a juvenile, was riding an eBike near a park and elementary school in Post Falls on Tuesday when they were hit by a car.

The juvenile was taken to a local hospital for care, and police do not believe impaired driving was a factor in this accident either.

eBike Legislation Being Considered in Idaho

With the rise in electronically assisted bike use in Idaho, and a rise in issues from that use, Idaho is considering legislation to help clarify rules and increase safety around the state.