King County Detectives Seek Suspect In Fatal Hit-and-Run

RENTON, WA - King County Sheriff's detectives are looking for a vehicle in the area that may be connected to a fatal hit-and-run that happened over the weekend near downtown Burien.

The suspect vehicle detectives are looking for is described as a black Honda SUV that is likely missing its driver's side mirror.

King County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Cindi West said that the vehicle killed a pedestrian around 3:45 a.m. Saturday along the 12400 block of 1st Avenue South. The offending vehicle left debris at the scene, including the mirror, which detectives were able to identify as belonging to a Honda SUV.

The victim was found lying in the roadway by a passerby driving in the area. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The area where the victim died is on the west side of Sea-Tac airport and about five blocks south of the entrance to State Road 518.

If you see the vehicle, or know of a Honda with a missing driver's side mirror, contact the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311. You can also submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. There's up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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