On Monday evening, a 58-year-old woman, of Wapato, was left in a hospital after an unknown suspect smashed into the vehicle she rode and fled from the scene.
As per the initial information, the incident took place at about 5:45 p.m. on Monday, August 23. The preliminary reports showed that the victim was sitting in the passenger’s seat while a 54-year-old man was driving southbound on US-97 within the Wapato city limits at the same time as a hit-and-run driver in a blue 2001 Honda Accord.
At that point of time, the hit-and-run suspect slammed into their vehicle after they slowed for traffic on US-97. The suspect then drove away from the scene, leaving authorities without an identity or license plate number to look for.
The Wapato driver remained uninjured in the accident, but the passenger received injuries and was taken to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital to be medically evaluated and treated. Her current condition and the extent of injuries she sustained remain unknown.
WSP Troopers are searching for more information on the driver who triggered the accident. It is not confirmed if impairment from drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash. The identity of the injured victim is unknown. No other details are available.
The crash remains under active review.
August 25, 2021
Source: yaktrinews.com
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