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Fire, Hit-and-Run Collision Reported in Skagit Valley

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State fire assistance was authorized for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County on July 8, 2026, according to Washington State Patrol records. The fire, which began at 4:51 p.m. on July 8, is estimated at 600 acres and threatens homes, power infrastructure, and structures in Vantage. Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect, with state firefighting resources mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan.

The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred on June 25, 2026, at 1:56 a.m. on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE. A pedestrian was struck by a silver/grey late 1990s or early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe with an unknown license plate, which fled the scene. The vehicle is missing a passenger side marker light, and a witness described the driver as a white male in his 40s or 50s with a younger female passenger.

State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teams and air resources for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire. For the hit-and-run, WSP Detective Nick Brockman is urging anyone with information or dash camera footage to contact (360) 757-2008.

πŸ“„ Source: Washington State Patrol β€” https://wsp.wa.gov/
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    State fire assistance was authorized for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas Countyβ€œState fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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    State fire assistance was authorized for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire on July 8, 2026β€œWashington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 8, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief William Rose, Kittitas County Fire District 4.”
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    State fire assistance was authorized for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire according to Washington State Patrol recordsβ€œState fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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    The Ryegrass Coulee Fire began at 4:51 p.m.β€œThe Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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    The Ryegrass Coulee Fire began on July 8β€œThe Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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    The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is estimated at 600 acresβ€œThis fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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    The Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens homesβ€œIt is burning in grass, brush, and timber and is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage.”
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    The Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens power infrastructureβ€œIt is burning in grass, brush, and timber and is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage.”
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    The Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens structures in Vantageβ€œIt is burning in grass, brush, and timber and is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage.”
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    Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effectβ€œLevel 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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    State firefighting resources are mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Planβ€œState fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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    The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collisionβ€œWSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision β€” Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:06:57 +0000 July 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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    The injury hit-and-run collision occurred on June 25, 2026β€œJuly 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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    The injury hit-and-run collision occurred at 1:56 a.m.β€œA pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene. The unknown vehicle continued westbound on State Route 96 over Interstate 5 into Everett, Wash. on 128th St SW. A witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger. Camera footage captured the unknown vehicle that was involved in the hit-and-run injury collision. As a result of the collision, the vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light. See screen shot below from camera footage. WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008. Your assistance is appreciated as detectives work to locate the suspect and suspect vehicle. Release sent by Trooper Kelsey Harding, D7 PIO The post WSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision appeared first on Washington State Patrol . Source: https://wsp.wa.gov/wsp-seeking-witnesses-to-an-injury-hit-and-run-collision/”
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    The injury hit-and-run collision occurred on westbound State Route 96β€œA silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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    The injury hit-and-run collision occurred near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SEβ€œA silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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    A pedestrian was struck by a silver/grey late 1990s or early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoeβ€œA silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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    The Chevrolet Tahoe had an unknown license plateβ€œA silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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    The Chevrolet Tahoe fled the sceneβ€œA silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE. A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene.”
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    The Chevrolet Tahoe is missing a passenger side marker lightβ€œThe unknown vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light.”
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    A witness described the driver as a white maleβ€œA witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger.”
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    A witness described the driver as in his 40s or 50sβ€œA witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger.”
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    A witness described the driver as having a younger female passengerβ€œA witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger.”
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    State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teamsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of air resources for the Ryegrass Coulee Fireβ€œState Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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    WSP Detective Nick Brockman is urging anyone with information or dash camera footage to contact (360) 757-2008β€œWSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”

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