WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Did you see this hit-and-run?

9:32 PM: A hit-and-run driver injured Megan‘s son at California/Charlestown tonight, and she’s wondering if there are any witnesses out there: “Someone ran a red light in front of Meeples and hit my son. 6:30 pm Jan 8th … if anyone saw anything, please let us know!!!” We asked if there’s any description, and how he’s doing (the dispatch had described the injuries as “minor”): “I just heard it was a dark vehicle. They hit him hard enough that he flew on to the hood, then the road, so the driver definitely knew that they had hit someone. He’s very shook up and upset with road rash etc.” The SPD case # is 24-007129.

ADDED TUESDAY MORNING: SFD says the 17-year-old victim was treated at the scene and did not need hospitalization.

M January 8, 2024 (10:34 pm)

Dear lord. We have a safety crisis on our roadways.

Jeepney January 9, 2024 (7:37 am)

I agree that we have a safety crisis, but not just on the roads. Hope the young man heals quickly and the driver is apprehended.
- Megan Carroll January 9, 2024 (11:02 am)
  
  Thank you- he’s taking it easy today… more shocked than anything!
J January 9, 2024 (9:42 am)

Dear lord we have an accountability crisis. See too many hit and runs.

Orb January 9, 2024 (8:41 am)

Sorry this happened to your son. Maybe check with the corner businesses to see if there are any cameras that could provide info?

Megan Carroll January 9, 2024 (11:01 am)

Yes, the police definitely asked!

Odd son January 9, 2024 (12:47 pm)

I’ve let police from officers to Captains know directly, filled out a police contact form online and have emailed the crime prevention coordinator about people running reds more aggressively. The responses went from no response to “ call911”. Nothing proactive from law enforcement even after a young family had a close call at this same intersection in 2023.I know they are understaffed. It’s just sad nothing can be done. We’re definitely on our own in a lot of ways. I’m sorry this happened to your son. Just wanted to say that and there are people like me that are trying to be proactive.

PDeiddy January 9, 2024 (2:24 pm)

I am actually a big fan of red light cameras for this very reason. We would at least have a plate number in this case if they had that. maybe you can push to get one installed there? Email Saka, he has been responsive to me in the past.

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