State Police Seek Suspect In I-405 Hit-And-Run; Corvette Found In Lakewood

RENTON, WA - Police have found a Corvette that they believe was involved in a hit-and-run along I-405 in Renton on Sunday evening, but the suspect remains at large.

Washington State Patrol spokesman Rick Johnson said that the accident happened around 7 p.m. Sunday in the southbound lanes of I-405 in the vicinity of SR 167 in Renton. The accident involved a motorcyclist and at least one other car, which police believe is a newer yellow Corvette.

Witnesses told state police that the Corvette hit the motorcyclist after drifting between two lanes while speeding. The biker was ejected from his motorcycle during the crash and suffered two broken legs.

The Corvette left debris at the scene, which allowed detectives to identify the vehicle as of the 2006-2013 C6 generation. Lakewood police on Monday located the car, but it was reported stolen. Police are testing it to find fingerprints and DNA.

In addition to seeking information about the Corvette, police are asking any witnesses to the accident to contact Washington State Patrol at 425-401-7788.

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