September 8, 2023
GRAHAM, WA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking the public’s help in locating witnesses of a hit-and-run collision killed a 68-year-old man near Graham last weekend.
The 68-year-old man was attempting to walk across Meridian Avenue (state Route 161) at 196th Street court East at around 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, when he was struck by a black pickup truck.
The truck, described as a black 2004 to 2008 Lincoln Mark LT, stopped at the scene. Witnesses observed a man get out of the vehicle, then quickly return to the pickup and flee the area.
The 68-year-old man was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives located and impounded the pickup, a black 2006 Lincoln Mark LT, on Sept. 7. Detectives are still seeking additional information from potential witnesses. Anyone with further information about the collision are asked to contact Detective Adam Gruener at adam.gruener@wsp.wa.gov or (253) 538-3176 reference WSP Case #23-015694.
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