UPDATE:

A driver died by suicide during a Wednesday night traffic stop, authorities said.

The identity of the man who had been driving a pick-up truck has not been released.

“The driver was transported via ambulance to the hospital, but unfortunately, he is deceased,” confirmed Chief Nick Sasser of the Chubbuck Police Department in a written message to EastIdahoNews.com.

Sasser also confirmed that it was an Idaho State Police officer who initiated the traffic stop. The officer was not injured in the incident.

The Chubbuck Police Department is handling the investigation.

EastIdahoNews.com does not typically report on suicides. An exception has been made in this case due to the public nature of the incident.

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