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NEWS RELEASE
VEHICLE VS. PEDESTRIAN COLLISION INVESTIGATION
On July 3, 2025 at approximately 2:54 AM, a Yakima Police Officer came across a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of W Nob Hill Blvd and S 23rd Ave. The pedestrian was lying in the roadway, unconscious with severe head injuries. Medical assistance was summoned and the pedestrian was transported to MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima. He was later life-flighted to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The victim was identified as a 32-year-old male with ties to Kennewick, Washington.
The vehicle involved was a 2014 Hyundai Sonata, driven by a 39-year-old male Yakima resident. The initial investigation indicated the vehicle was traveling west on W Nob Hill Blvd as the pedestrian was crossing the road from a parking lot toward the north sidewalk, on the west side of the intersection. The intersection is considered an unmarked crosswalk according to Washington State Law, meaning the vehicle was required to yield to the pedestrian.
The driver showed signs of impairment and a DUI investigation ensued. He was arrested for Vehicular Assault for driving while impaired and causing significant injuries to another person.
The Yakima Police Department Traffic Unit will be investigating the collision and anyone with additional information may contact Officer Darius Williams at 509-306-3814 or Darius.williams@yakimawa.gov.
***UPDATE 9:30am - Nob Hill Blvd has been re-opened.***
TRAFFIC ALERT
Nob Hill Blvd from 22nd Ave to 24th Ave closed for a collision investigation. Road re-opening update will be posted here.
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Didnt look like a wreck to me only saw 1 car and no damage.
And what are they doing again over?There on uphill, I mean, I swear jimmy cricket, that they refour years, they've been doing things on that road, tear it up, pave it, tear it up the next year, pave it again
It’s always that area!
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the tragic accident was recorted on cctv Trending Topics
Nob Hill strikes again!
Too many in and outs, fast food joints snd businesses, and straightaways, no lights. Speeding drivers. the land developer should have done a better traffic design.
Wow I live on 27th didn’t hear a thing. Hope all is well
TRAFFIC REMINDERS
This being the 4th of July week, it is important to inform the community of traffic impacts near the fairgrounds on Friday, 7/4 for the fireworks show. Please watch video for traffic reminders.
*Monthly Traffic Tuesday stats will be posted next week.
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Today an idiot pulled over to my side of the road and threw a cigarette out his window in to the ditch.... YOU might remind the idiots who smoke not to throw cigarette's out their windows up on the North fork the ditches are dry. Mine now is well watered.
Very good idea
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Meanwhile.. It’s been 4 months since off-duty WSP Trooper Sarah Clasen struck and killed motorcyclist Jhoser Emmanuel Vega‑Sanchez while reportedly driving drunk. Despite a 0.17% BAC and public reports confirming alcohol intoxication, there were no charges filed for months, and she remained on paid administrative leave. Criminal charges are finally said to be forthcoming but where is the public accountability? A young man’s life was lost. His family deserves answers. Please investigate and report updates on: Official filing of criminal charges Upcoming court dates Status of the civil lawsuit filed by Vega-Sanchez’s family Why this case was delayed so long The community deserves transparency. #JusticeForJhoser #SarahClasen #WSP #VehicularHomicide
Hmm but a former wsp is still out
This is so sad. I knew when the road was all blocked off that the accident involved substance use. I know it was dark and all, but there is NO excuse for driving drunk. I hope the driver gets a long jail sentence. 😡
People run stop signs all the time on chestnut and 60th.. and on 65th and chestnut.. also on walnut and 60th and 62 or 63rd on walnut...if your a walker in this area you will see it everyday.. and never a police officer. Drivers act like they don't have to obide by the laws.. I hope the driver gets full extent of the law..
10 points. So far the score is like 60 points this month
What the hell is an "unmarked crosswalk"??
Unmarked crosswalks? Dark? This is happening way to much
the tragic accident was recorted on cctv Trending Topics
Need training much? Fire your Training Officer or charge him with Dereliction of Duty. He clearly has failed at his job, or Officer Crap for Brains slept through the Academy. www.facebook.com/share/v/15oeat6rMR/
And everyone thinks I'm crazy for driving to work even though I live directly across the street from work. Id have to cross nob hill at 26th Ave to get there!!! NO THANK YOU!!! I've tried crossing there and it was f-ing scary!!!!!
Maybe DUI penalties need to be higher to really detour stupid people or least to the point where we can put them away for a good while. Something to make people really think.
When is the police department going to actually start prosecuting some of these homeless people for starting all these fires to our beautiful Greenway? How is it okay for them to illegally camp out all these places and everyone knows it? I've watched people walk back there but everyone knows where they are and yet they're able to just ruin our town
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