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Spokane Pedestrian Dies in Hit-and-Run Near Maxwell and Walnut

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Published by Beverly Law
October 30, 2026 · 4 min read
West Maxwell Avenue at North Walnut Street, Spokane, WA
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KEY DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Monday, October 26, 2026, around 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION
West Maxwell Avenue at North Walnut Street, Spokane, WA
VICTIM
One pedestrian seriously injured; taken to a hospital and later died
ROAD CLOSURES
No road closures were reported
INVESTIGATION
Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit investigating; driver sought, no arrest reported

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle whose driver left the scene near North Walnut Street and West Maxwell Avenue in Spokane, Washington. The crash was reported around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026. The person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and later died. Spokane police have not announced an arrest.

According to Yahoo, in a report by KREM, the Spokane Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating and looking for the suspect, and the story was still developing as of Tuesday morning. KHQ reports that police are looking for a black Ford Flex, model years 2009 to 2019, that allegedly has front passenger-side damage, and that the case remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police through 311 or the City of Spokane website.

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Where It Happened

Intersection of West Maxwell Avenue and North Walnut Street, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington

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SOURCESYahoo News (KREM)·KHQ

What the Law Says

Washington’s hit-and-run statute, RCW 46.52.020, requires a driver involved in a crash that injures or kills someone to stop immediately, stay at the scene, and provide identifying information and reasonable aid. Leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death can bring criminal felony charges. Civil claims for the harm caused are separate from any criminal case.

Under RCW 4.20.010, when a person’s death is caused by the wrongful act of another, a wrongful death action may be brought by the personal representative for the benefit of certain surviving family members. These cases are handled in civil court, separate from any criminal investigation. Families facing this situation can talk to a lawyer; there is no fees or costs unless we win.

This summary is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its specific facts.

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