Spokane Hit-and-Run Investigation Underway After Person Killed on North Newport Highway

Spokane, WA (June 23, 2026) – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) is asking the public for assistance in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in a deadly crash that occurred after a person was struck while in the roadway on June 20.

According to authorities, 911 received a call at approximately 4:15 a.m. reporting the incident near the 9200 block of North Newport Highway in Spokane. The caller reported that a person was lying in the roadway following a collision.

Police said the vehicle involved in the crash left the scene shortly after the incident, traveling southbound from the area. Emergency responders arrived to provide aid to the victim, but the severity of the injuries has not been fully detailed at this time.

SPD investigators are actively working to identify and locate the driver and vehicle involved. At this stage, no suspect description or vehicle details have been publicly released, and authorities continue to gather evidence and review available information.

The investigation remains ongoing. Officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information, including dashcam or surveillance footage from the area around the time of the incident, to contact Spokane Police.

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