Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident on Highway 516 in Kent
KENT, WA (December 8, 2022) – Police confirmed that one person died in a pedestrian accident on Highway 516 on December 4.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision happened at approximately 2:30 AM.
Based on a report, the man was walking on the highway at the time of the crash. Due to unknown reasons, a vehicle struck him and left the scene. Subsequently, a call to 911 reporting a pedestrian lying in the road came in.
Troopers gave the man CPR, but medics pronounced him dead at the scene. Officials did not yet release the victim’s identity, pending kin notification.
Police said there were no witnesses to the accident. As of now, detectives are asking anyone with information about a vehicle with fresh damage as described above to contact Det. Sgt. Moate at [email protected] or call Washington State Patrol dispatch.
We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved families and friends of the victim.
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