Suspect arrested following car vs. pedestrian collision in Yakima

Published
February 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Kennewick, Washington
1300 block of North 1st Street
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Hit and run, Assault

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Kennewick Washington in Kennewick, Washington: A collision involving a car and a pedestrian blocked First Street southbound from Oak Street to North Street on Friday night. A 58-year-old woman was in critical condition after being hit by a car. The involved vehicle fled the scene after striking the pedestrian. Police located a 61-year-old suspect driver at his residence in the Terrace Heights area and arrested him for felony hit and run, vehicular assault under the influence, and driving with license suspended. The roadway has reopened.

Original reporting

Suspect arrested following car vs. pedestrian collision in Yakima | News | nbcrightnow.com

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