A 15-year-old boy was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on May 14, 2026, near South 320th Street and Military Road South in unincorporated King County just outside Federal Way. He had just gotten off a Metro bus and was crossing 320th in an area with no marked crosswalk when a vehicle hit him. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center, where he spent a week before dying of his injuries. King County detectives say the case remains an active investigation and are asking the public for help.
What investigators say
The King County Sheriff's Office Major Accident Response and Reconstruction Unit says nearby cameras recorded what appears to be a dark-colored four-door sedan. Investigators believe the vehicle may have damage to its front-right wheel well and was last seen heading south on Military Road South. They are urging drivers who were in the area on the evening of May 14 to check dashcam and doorbell footage to see if they captured a clearer image of the car.
According to FOX 13 Seattle, detectives think video evidence from nearby businesses and private cameras could provide the break they need in the case.
Family remembers Abdimalik
The King County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 15-year-old Abdimalik Saeed Abdullahi and listed the cause of death as complications of multiple blunt force injuries. Records show he spent a week at Harborview Medical Center before he died.
Family members and community advocates have described Abdimalik as a joyful presence in their lives. A fundraiser organized by Cultural Community Connections is collecting donations to help cover expenses and support relatives overseas. Local reporting and the fundraiser page outline the family's public appeals and the timeline of events. Kent Reporter and the family's LaunchGood page have details.
How to help investigators
Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound offers up to $1,000 for tips, and media reporting says the victim's family has added additional funds. Reported reward offers now total about $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and a charge in the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips app or at P3Tips.com. For official tipline procedures and reward rules, see Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound. FOX 13 Seattle has additional coverage of the case.
Small details can matter
Detectives stress that even small details can help. The exact time a car passed through, the direction it was traveling, or a particular scrape or dent on the front-right wheel well could be crucial to identifying the vehicle involved.
Residents who think they might have relevant video or information are urged to preserve it and contact Crime Stoppers or the King County Sheriff's Office so investigators can review it.
