29-year-old killed in motorcycle crash near Meridian
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The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
On Monday, Oct. 14, at approximately 4:22 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash eastbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 40, near Meridian.
Clark Nelson, a 29-year-old from Nampa, was driving eastbound on Interstate 84 on a 2012 Suzuki motorcycle at a high rate of speed. Nelson drove onto the left shoulder and struck a disabled 2003 Honda Pilot that was parked in the median. Nelson then sideswiped a 2010 Ford Explorer and was ejected from the motorcycle.
Nelson succumbed to injuries on the scene. Nelson was wearing a helmet. Next of kin has been notified.
Three lanes of travel were blocked for approximately two hours the Idaho State Police investigated.