Tacoma Hit-and-Run Investigation Continues

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  The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a hit-and-run collisionNot found in the source record — unverified.
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  The hit-and-run collision injured a pedestrian“A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene.”
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  The hit-and-run collision occurred on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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  The incident occurred at 1:56 a.m.“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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  The incident occurred on June 25, 2026“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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  A silver/grey late 1990s or early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe struck a pedestrian“A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE. A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene.”
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  The pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane“A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area.”
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  The unknown vehicle continued westbound on SR 96 over Interstate 5 into Everett, Washington“The unknown vehicle continued westbound on State Route 96 over Interstate 5 into Everett, Wash. on 128th St SW.”
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  The unknown vehicle is missing a passenger side marker light“As a result of the collision, the vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light.”
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  A witness described the driver as a white male in his 40s or 50s“A witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger.”
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  The witness described the driver as having a younger female passenger“A witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger.”
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  WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking anyone with information to contact the department“WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”
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  WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking anyone with dash camera footage to contact the department“WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire began July 4, 2026“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire began near Orondo and Chelan Falls“The Chelan Hills Fire located in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire prompted state fire assistance under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Chelan Hills Fire located in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls.”
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  The fire is estimated at 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and growing.”
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  The fire has triggered Level 2 and 3 evacuations“Level 2 and 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating resource dispatch“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating resource dispatch to support containment efforts“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”