Man killed by stolen car in Redmond hit-and-run, police investigating
Police search for suspect in deadly hit-and-run
Redmond Police are searching for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened Wednesday afternoon.
REDMOND, Wash. - Redmond Police on Wednesday arrested a 15-year-old boy suspected of a fatal hit-and-run in Redmond from early December.
The teenager is accused of driving a stolen 2007 gray Nissan Pathfinder, speeding down the road near 176th Ct NE and NE 24th St on Dec. 6. Around 2:35 p.m., police suspect he lost control of the car and struck a 40-year-old man on the sidewalk, who died in the collision.
Police say the teen and other passengers in the car got out and ran.
"Redmond officers and detectives have worked diligently to identify and apprehend the suspects in this horrific and senseless incident," said Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe. "Hopefully, the rest of the criminal justice system can ensure justice for the victim and help provide closure for the family."
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Authorities identified the driver and passengers after a weeks-long investigation, reviewing surveillance video and speaking with witnesses.
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The teen was booked into King County Juvenile Detention for vehicular homicide.