UPDATE: Police seek help in locating hit-and-run vehicle that injured pedestrian
$1000 reward offered for information by Discover Burien
UPDATE: Police seek help in locating hit-and-run vehicle that injured pedestrian
Jeff Kearney, well-known in Burien as part of “Burien Team Clean Sweep,” was critically injured in White Center on November 17th. The King County Sheriff's Department is seeking help in finding the suspect vehicle that struck him.
Thu, 11/19/2009
The help of the public is needed to find the vehicle that struck and critically injured a pedestrian in a crosswalk two days ago.
Discover Burien Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime.
The incident occurred about 5:20 PM on Tuesday, November 17th.
Jeff Kearney, a 36 year-old White Center resident, was crossing 16th Ave SW in the crosswalk at SW 106th. The suspect vehicle was southbound on 16th Ave SW and struck the man. The vehicle slowed but did not stop and was last seen driving off southbound on 16th.
The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition.
A driver’s side exterior mirror was found at the scene. There will also be damage to the left front fender.
The vehicle is probably maroon in color, a Chevrolet or GMC product. It is one of the following models:
GM or Chevrolet full size pick-up 1988-1989
Blazer or Jimmy 1992-1994
Suburban 1992-1999
GMC Yukon 1992-1999
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995-1999
If anyone recognizes the suspect vehicle they are asked to call the King County Sheriff's Office at (206) 296-3311 (24 hours) or 911.
