WSP is investigating a felony hit and run collision at SR7/320th. A bicyclist was struck and killed sometime between 0830-0930 this morning. If you or someone you know witnessed this collision please call WSP. NB tracffic is blocked and getting by in the center turn lane.
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August 18, 2018
With the help of the internet, police link random car part to fatal hit-and-run
While investigating the fatal hit-and-run of a cyclist, Washington State Patrol officer Johnna Batiste () shared a photo of the lone piece of physical evidence from the vehicle involved in the deadly collision. Some cross-collaboration on the internet narrowed down the broken car part and led to the arrest of a suspect.
Photo via @wspd1pioWith the help of the internet, police link random car part to fatal hit-and-run
UPDATE‼️‼️‼️ Detectives now believe that a BLACK vehicle is involved in the hit and run.
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WSP is investigating a felony hit and run collision at SR7/320th. A bicyclist was struck and killed sometime between 0830-0930 this morning. If you or someone you know witnessed this collision please call WSP. NB tracffic is blocked and getting by in the center turn lane.
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The roadway is open SR7/320th. Troopers and detectives are still looking for a black vehicle believed to be involved in this mornings tragic bicyclist fatality. If you know anything regarding this collision, please call the Washing State Patrol.
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Looks like someone else narrowed it down to a 1988 Chevy Silverado
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Thank you everyone so much for your support in this investigation. I’m meeting again with the detectives tomorrow and will share new information/pictures.
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WSP detectives made an arrest today for Thursday’s fatal bicyclist hit and run in Eatonville. Reddit users identify a photographed broken car part as a mid 1980s Chevy truck headlight assembly. Local anonymous tip confirms and led to the arrest of a driver of an 1986 Chevy K-10.
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Look at the internet today, being all useful and everything. Great police work and civilian assist
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