Skateboarder Seriously Injured in Seattle Hit-and-Run
A 20-year-old skateboarder was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Seattle on Wednesday morning. Police are searching for the driver involved.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 12, 2026 —
A 20-year-old skateboarder sustained serious injuries following a hit-and-run collision in Seattle on Wednesday morning. The Seattle Police Department is actively seeking the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident.
The crash occurred on Wednesday morning. The skateboarder, identified as a 20-year-old individual, was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene, leading authorities to classify the event as a hit-and-run.
Emergency services responded to the scene to provide aid to the injured skateboarder. The extent of the injuries is described as serious. The individual was transported for medical treatment. Details regarding the specific location of the crash within Seattle and the identity of the skateboarder have not been publicly released.
Seattle Police are appealing for information from the public as they continue their investigation to locate the driver and the vehicle involved. Information regarding the type of vehicle or any distinctive features that may have been observed at the time of the incident is being sought. Authorities have not yet provided further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision.
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