Do you recognize either of these vehicles? They are being sought by police in connection with the vehicular homicide that took place near Longfellow Creek on August 24. if you have any information on where they or their drivers or information on the incident you are urged to call the Violent Crimes Tipline at 206-233-5000.
UPDATE 8/26 6:00 PM–
Detectives are no longer looking for the dark Dodge van. It has been located. Detectives are still looking for information about the maroon vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the tipline at (206) 233-5000.
The case of the body found in the bushes near Longfellow Creek is now vehicular homicide and hit and run August 24.
SPD Homicide and Traffic Collision investigators were called to West Seattle Monday evening after a 34-year-old man was struck and killed by a driver.
Around 6 pm, a resident in the 6500 block of 25th Avenue Southwest called 911 and reported a possibly deceased person in some bushes on the street.
Police arrived, located the 34-year-old man, confirmed he was deceased, and contacted witnesses in the area.
At this point in the investigation, detectives believe the driver intentionally struck the victim, killing him. The driver then fled the scene.
Both vehicles were captured on a surveillance camera near the scene. Detectives have asked anyone who might have known the victim–identified as Derrick Lacomb–or have information about the incident to call the Violent Crimes Tipline at 206-233-5000.
Original Post 8-25-20
A West Seattle resident discovered a body near some trees and off the road in some bushes in the 6500 block of 25th Ave SW on Monday. Detectives were called and they said the body appeared to show signs of trauma.
At this point in the investigation, detectives believe the driver intentionally struck the victim, killing him. The driver then fled the scene.
If you have any information about this incident, please call 206-233-5000.
