Detectives are asking for the public's help to find a driver who seriously injured a horse and rider in a hit-and-run crash in North Idaho last week.
Lauren Johnson, 20, and Rebecca Lobato, 21, were riding horses along the side of Garwood Road between Rimrock Road and U.S. Highway 95, north of Hayden, about 8:40 p.m. Aug. 16 when Johnson's horse was struck by a speeding truck.
Johnson suffered serious injuries, her horse, Blondie, suffered cuts and bruises.
The truck is described as a dark-colored, full-sized pickup with a rack. Anyone with information about the driver or the truck, which is likely to have body damage on its passenger side, is asked to call Detective Jason Austin at (208) 446-1300.
A fund has been set up to help with Johnson’s medical expenses. Contributions may be made at any Washington Trust Bank.
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