Man arrested in fatal hit and run accident in Kenmore

A 53 year old Kirkland man has been arrested for an early morning fatal hit and run in Kenmore.

The accident occurred about 7am March 3 at NE 160 and Juanita Dr NE.  Witnesses said that a female was crossing Juanita Dr NE in an uncontrolled crosswalk, crossing from east to west, when she was struck by a southbound vehicle. The witness said the vehicle stopped momentarily and then continued southbound.

The woman was airlifted to Harborview where she later died. King County Sheriff’s detectives were later contacted by Kirkland Police who said they received a call from a man claiming he had been in a hit and run. Detectives spoke to the man at his apartments near the 14100 block of Juanita Dr. NE. and confirmed he had been involved in the fatal accident.

Detective said they do not believe alcohol or drugs are a factor. The 53 year old man from Kirkland was arrested and booked into the King County Jail for Felony Hit and Run.

The victim’s name will be withheld until released by the medical examiner’s office.