The major collision happened at about 12:35 p.m. on May 30 on the Nob Hill Boulevard overpass.
Yakima County, WA– A 64-year-old man, identified as Collin Smith of Yakima, was seriously injured after being struck by a suspected drunk driver on the Nob Hill overpass in Yakima County on Friday.
The major collision happened at about 12:35 p.m. on May 30 on the Nob Hill Boulevard overpass.
Yakima Police Department said two vehicles – a Chevrolet Silverado and a Honda Civic – were traveling westbound on Nob Hill Boulevard, on the overpass, when the Silverado rear-ended the Civic.
The police said the impact pushed the Civic onto the sidewalk a pedestrian, later identified as Collin Smith, was walking and struck the pedestrian.
Authorities said Smith suffered a severe head injury and broke both arms and both legs. He was transported to Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital before being transferred to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
The Silverado driver fled the scene after the crash. The hit-and-run driver was later located in downtown Yaima, and a shirt chase ensued before the suspect jumped out of the vehicle and ran. The suspect was caught a short time later and was arrested.
Police believe the man, whose name was not released, was under the influence at the time of the collision.
The suspect is being held in the Yakima County jail on charges of Felony Hit and Run, Vehicular Assault, and DUI.
The incident remains under investigation.
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