Crime & Safety
Gig Harbor Hit-And-Run Ends In Arrest
After crashing, the car ended up on its side in the middle of Olympic Drive.
GIG HARBOR, WA - Gig Harbor police arrested a man Monday night after a hit-and-run crash where the man's car ended up on its side. Both the driver and the passenger were not injured, however.
The crash happened near the intersection of Olympic Drive and Hollycroft Street, right near the Olympic Village shopping plaza.
The driver reportedly damaged city property and tried to flee, leading to police arresting him for hit-and-run and outstanding warrants. The passenger got a citation for making false statements to police.
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#GigHarbor officers responded to a one-car hit and run collision (damage to city property) last night on Olympic Dr. Occupants later contacted - uninjured. Driver cited for hit and run and booked into jail for outstanding warrants. Passenger cited for making false statements. pic.twitter.com/bzup0nAQqQ
— Gig Harbor Police (@GigHarborPolice) September 11, 2018
Image courtesy Gig Harbor police
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