Seattle Police are investigating two fatal hit-and-run incidents involving pedestrians that occurred early Saturday morning, February 1, according to the Seattle Police Department.
The first crash happened at approximately 1:21 a.m. in the Ballard neighborhood at the intersection of Northwest Market Street and 15th Avenue Northwest.
Witnesses reported seeing a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Northwest Market Street strike a 39-year-old man.
The pickup truck driver then sped away eastbound on Northwest Market Street.
Despite life-saving efforts at the scene and transport to Harborview Medical Center, the man died from his injuries.
The second hit-and-run happened around 2:08 a.m. in Bitter Lake at the intersection of North 125th Street and Aurora Avenue North.
Witnesses told investigators they saw a silver sedan speeding northbound on Aurora Avenue North strike a 42-year-old man who was crossing the street.
Medics transported the man to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition, but he later died.
The circumstances surrounding both collisions are under investigation.
Seattle Police are urging anyone with information about either incident to contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
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