UPDATE (3/5/24): A GoFundMe page has been created to support medical bills and rehabilitation costs for Nicholas Smith, the cyclist struck in the accident in downtown Boise on Feb. 18th.
According to details on the page, Nick Smith suffered traumatic brain injuries from the accident and is currently in a coma and on life support.
The GoFundMe reads, "Nicholas is a father of two, a brother, a son, a friend to many, an avid book reader, a lover of heavy metal, bicycling, baseball (specifically the Cleveland Guardians), and witty banter."
ORIGINAL STORY: The Boise Police Department says it is investigating a vehicle vs bike crash at the intersection of S. 9th St. and W. River St. that took place on Sunday.
Two bystanders who happened to be healthcare workers helped the officer provide lifesaving care to the cyclist. Paramedics arrived on scene and transported the victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police say evidence indicates the adult male driver of the involved vehicle was in the turn lane on W. River St. and attempting to turn southbound onto S. 9th St. when he struck the cyclist in the crosswalk.
The crash is under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.
