63-year-old man surrenders following June 20 fatal hit-and-run in north Spokane

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Upriver, Washington
Newport Highway near Raising Canes
Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Upriver Washington in Upriver, Washington: A pedestrian hit-and-run occurred around 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, on Newport Highway near Raising Canes in north Spokane, Washington. A caller reported seeing a pedestrian down on the roadway and a vehicle fleeing south without stopping. The pedestrian, William Daniels, 44, was pronounced dead at the scene. James Bernhardt, 63, turned himself in to police early Wednesday, claiming to have been the driver of the bronze Toyota Highlander seen leaving the crash, and was booked into the Spokane County Jail.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
William Daniels Pedestrian Fatal
James Bernhardt Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

63-year-old man surrenders following June 20 fatal hit-and-run in north Spokane

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