Pedestrian deaths on Washington roadways surge Washington State Patrol is grappling with a dangerous and persistent problem of pedestrian crashes on state highways.Share this: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on SR 516 near KentDateDecember 14, 2025In relation toKing 5 NewsEdmonds PD had ‘multiple previous contacts’ with man accused of killing rideshare driverDateJanuary 11, 2024In relation toHate CrimeFatal collision shuts down most northbound lanes of State Route 99 near EverettDateNovember 18, 2025In relation toKing 5 News