A man has died after being hit by an SUV late last night on 15th Ave W in Interbay.
Just after 11pm Wednesday night, police were called to the 2200 block of 15th Ave W by the 23-year-old driver of the SUV. The victim had reportedly stepped into the roadway and was struck by the SUV. By the time police and medics arrived, the victim had died from injuries suffered in the collision.
According to SPD, a Seattle Police drug recognition expert interviewed the driver and found no signs of impairment. He was interviewed and released from the scene pending further investigation.
SPD says the incident remains an active investigation, “and details may change as the case progresses.”