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Bellevue, WA (March 1, 2026) – An elderly woman was killed on Saturday morning, February 28, after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot along Bel-Red Road in Bellevue. Police are actively searching for the driver involved, who fled the scene following the crash.
According to investigators, officers were dispatched around 8:00 a.m. to the 14300 block of Bel-Red Road after receiving reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. When authorities arrived, they located the woman suffering from fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe the suspect vehicle is a late-1990s white Toyota Camry. Investigators say the driver struck the woman in the parking lot outside a business and then left the area without stopping to render aid or call for help.
No additional information about the victim has been released at this time. Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the suspect vehicle to contact Bellevue Police.
The investigation remains ongoing as officers work to identify and locate the driver responsible.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones during this difficult time.
Why Parking Lot Hit-and-Run Crashes Are Especially Concerning
Parking lots are shared spaces where pedestrians and vehicles are in proximity, often with limited visibility and frequent turning movements. Even at lower speeds, a vehicle striking a pedestrian can cause severe or fatal injuries.
When a driver leaves the scene, it can delay emergency care and complicate investigations. In hit-and-run cases, investigators rely heavily on witness accounts, surveillance footage, and vehicle descriptions to determine what happened and hold the responsible party accountable.
