Nampa Police Issue Warrant for Man Accused of Fleeing Crash Scene, Leaving Injured Daughter
Nampa police have issued a warrant for Ernie Ruiz Jr., 37, who is accused of fleeing the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Northside Boulevard and Sixth Street North in Nampa, leaving his 10-year-old daughter injured and alone in the…
Boise, ID, September 25, 2026 —
Nampa police have issued an arrest warrant for a 37-year-old man, Ernie Ruiz Jr., in connection with a single-vehicle crash that occurred near Northside Boulevard and Sixth Street North in Nampa.
According to authorities, Ruiz Jr. is accused of fleeing the scene of the incident. Investigators state that he left his 10-year-old daughter injured and alone inside the vehicle after the crash.
The Nampa Police Department has not released details regarding the specific charges Ruiz Jr. is facing beyond fleeing the scene of an accident. The extent of the daughter’s injuries also has not been disclosed, nor has information about when or how she was found and if she received immediate medical attention.
The circumstances leading to the crash itself are currently under investigation. Authorities have not provided a timeline for when the incident took place, only that a warrant has now been issued for Ruiz Jr.’s arrest.
The Nampa Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ernie Ruiz Jr. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the department.
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