fatal crash in fruitland idaho
A motorist veered off of northbound U.S. Highway 95 in Fruitland Wednesday afternoon and struck two people on a sidewalk, according to Idaho State Police. Both of the pedestrians died, and now the driver is facing possible felony charges, police said. The crash is being investigated as a homicide. Thursday afternoon, ISP identified the two victims as: Matthew A. Parkinson, 22, of Kuna, and a female juvenile (name not released). The driver was identified as: Jason L. Verwer, 37, most recently residing in Fruitland.