News: Authorities arrest suspect for fatal hit-and-run in White Center

WHITE CENTER, WA – According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, authorities have arrested a man for a fatal hit-and-run collision that happened at SW Roxbury Street and 15th Ave SW on April 22, 2024.

INVESTIGATION UPDATE: Detectives have arrested a 37yo male and recovered the vehicle involved in the fatal pedestrian hit and run that occurred in White Center on April 22, 2024.

We are not naming the suspect as he has not been charged yet by the @KCProsecutor. https://t.co/3tCP33Pp2v

— King County Sheriff’s Office (@kingcosoPIO) May 17, 2024

The 37-year-old male suspect was allegedly driving a silver 2007-2016 Jeep Compas when he collided with an adult male in his 80’s around 10 p.m.

Rescue crews transported the victim to an area hospital, where he died.

Authorities arrested a suspect on Friday.

Officials have not released the suspect’s name because the King County Prosecutor has not yet charged him.

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