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Pedestrian dead after hit-and-run near Granite Falls

Feb 24, 2025, 12:14 PM

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GRANITE FALLS, Wash. — Troopers with Washington State Patrol say a 34-year-old man from Woodinville is dead after he was hit by a car Monday morning.

It happened on State Route 92 near Granite Falls, and the driver took off.

Lanes were fully blocked from Crooked Mile Road to 84th Street for about an hour, but troopers say the westbound lane is back open as of 8 a.m.

Drivers are asked to follow the detour that’s been put in place.

The pedestrian has not been identified and there is no description of the driver or car that hit them at this time.

Washington State Patrol is investigating and will provide more information when it becomes available.

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