Washington Man Climbs Mountains to Seek Justice for Unsolved Hit-and-Run Death
A Washington man is climbing mountains in the Seattle-Tacoma area to bring attention to the unsolved hit-and-run death of his cousin, Robert Rathvon, who was killed near Poulsbo nearly three years ago.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 25, 2026 —
A resident of Washington state has embarked on a series of mountain climbs in the Seattle-Tacoma area, aiming to draw public attention to the unresolved hit-and-run case of his cousin, Robert Rathvon. Rathvon was killed nearly three years ago in an incident that occurred near Poulsbo.
The man, whose name was not provided in the available information, is undertaking this physical challenge as a way to honor his cousin’s memory and to urge for new information or leads in the investigation. The specific mountains being climbed are located within the Seattle-Tacoma region, a detail that highlights the local focus of his efforts.
Robert Rathvon’s death remains an open investigation, with the circumstances of the hit-and-run near Poulsbo occurring approximately three years prior to the current awareness campaign. The climber’s actions underscore a personal commitment to seeking accountability for the incident.
The lack of a resolution in Rathvon’s case has prompted this unique approach by his cousin, who seeks to amplify the call for justice through a visible and demanding endeavor. Further details regarding the climber’s identity or specific climbing schedule were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Shirah.Matsuzawa@fox.com (Shirah Matsuzawa) on www.fox13seattle.com, see more information here.
