13-year-old hit by car dies from his injuries

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a 13-year old boy from the Shelley/Firth area has died after he was hit by a car late Friday night.

The Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday morning the accident happened at 11:10 Friday night in the 7000 S. block of 45th W. in Idaho Falls.

Deputies said the car was going south on 45th when it hit the teen who was in the road at that time.

The Sheriff’s Office confirmed he died at the scene.

They also said the victim was with two other boys who were not hurt and said the dark clothes they were wearing at the time was a factor in the cause of the accident.

The Sheriff’s Office has not released the names of those involved.