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20-year-old skateboarder hospitalized after hit-and-run in South Lake Union

Aug 12, 2026, 10:27 AM

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(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

A hit-and-run collision seriously injured a 20-year-old skateboarder early Wednesday morning, sparking a Seattle Police Department (SPD) investigation.

At approximately 5:27 a.m., a witness called 911 and reported a hit-and-run collision in the 800 block of Harrison Street, SPD announced.

A driver struck the male skateboarder while traveling westbound on Harrison Street, according to the witness.

Seattle police are looking for a red, newer-model Acura sedan

The driver ultimately fled the scene in their vehicle, driving northbound on 8th Avenue. Witnesses described the vehicle as a red, newer-model Acura sedan.

Seattle Fire Department medics transported the victim to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.

Traffic Collision Investigation Squad detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Anyone with information, including video footage, is urged to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

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