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Mill Creek, WA (June 26, 2026) – A 26-year-old man was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run after being struck by a pickup truck early on Thursday morning near Mill Creek.
The collision occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on June 25, along westbound Highway 96 at Elgin Way SE. According to investigators, the man was near the crosswalk when a gray or silver pickup truck struck him and then left the roadway. The victim was reported to have serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Both a witness at the scene and the injured man described the pickup as gray or silver. Based on debris recovered from the roadway, investigators believe the truck is missing one of its front headlights.
The driver had not been located as of 9:50 a.m. Westbound Highway 96 at Elgin Way SE remained blocked for more than three hours, with traffic moving through the turn lane while the roadway was cleared.
The investigation remains active as investigators work to identify the driver involved in the hit-and-run.
We extend our best wishes to the injured man and hope for his continued recovery.
How Evidence Helps Investigators Solve Hit-and-Run Collisions
Hit-and-run investigations often rely on physical evidence left behind on the roadway. Broken headlights, vehicle trim, mirrors, and paint fragments can help identify the vehicle’s make, model, or year. These pieces may be matched to specific vehicles during the investigation.
Witness descriptions and nearby surveillance footage can also provide valuable leads. Investigators may review traffic cameras, security systems from nearby businesses, and video from residential properties to track the vehicle’s direction of travel. When these sources are combined with physical evidence, they can help narrow the search and establish what happened before and after the collision. In many cases, new information becomes available as additional evidence is examined.
