State troopers have released new images as they keep searching for the driver who fled a fatal hit-and-run on State Route 509 last September. The collision threw a motorcyclist from his bike near the Meyers Way exit in White Center, and the rider later died from his injuries. Investigators say the suspect vehicle exited at Meyers Way and did not stop.
Troopers share images of a Sprinter-style van
As reported by KOMO, the Washington State Patrol on June 18 released photos of a white, Sprinter-type van that investigators believe was involved in the crash. KOMO notes that the vehicle has two windows on the driver side and three on the passenger side, a distinctive layout troopers emphasized while asking the public for tips. The station also reports that the images show the actual van identified by WSP.
What troopers first reported
In its original press release dated Sept. 14, 2025, WSP described the collision, reported at about 11:40 p.m. near Meyers Way, as a multi-vehicle crash in which a white passenger vehicle initially struck the motorcycle and then fled the scene. Parts recovered at the scene suggested the striking vehicle had a bumper that was repainted white over metallic blue and pointed to a 2016 to 2017 Honda Accord, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Crash scene and aftermath
Local coverage at the time described a chaotic late-night scene that shut down the freeway for hours while troopers collected evidence and interviewed witnesses. FOX 13 Seattle reported that crews kept SR 509 blocked into the early morning and that another vehicle also struck the motorcycle during the sequence of events. Investigators have not publicly released the motorcyclist’s identity.
How the public can help
Troopers say the white Sprinter-type van in the new photos appears to have damage to both the front and rear, along with the standout window configuration. As reported by KOMO, anyone with information about the vehicle or where it might be located is asked to email Detective Ivan Sergeev at [email protected]. Troopers say even minor details, such as a late-night sighting, dash-cam footage or recent repair records, could help narrow the search.
Potential charges if a driver is found
Under Washington law, leaving the scene of a crash that results in injury or death can be prosecuted as a felony. The statute requires drivers involved in injury or fatal collisions to stop and provide aid, and courts treat fatal hit-and-run cases as serious offenses. For background on the statute and how courts have interpreted it, see a legal summary at Justia.
Where this leaves the investigation
WSP’s newly released photos are a fresh lead in an investigation that began last September. Early coverage noted that troopers recovered vehicle parts at the scene. The updated images now give investigators a more specific vehicle description to circulate as they continue urging anyone with information to come forward.
