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Vancouver Sun
5 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
Surrey man killed by vehicle during long-distance race in Washington State
A Surrey man has died after he was hit by a pickup truck during a long-distance relay race in Washington State. According to Washington State Patrol, Hui Li, 55, was running southbound on Highway 20 near Frostad Road on Whidbey Island when he was struck by a pickup truck, also heading southbound, just after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday. Li was participating in the two-day Ragnar Road Northwest Passage race held last weekend. He was taken to hospital in Seattle but died of his injuries Sunday night. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Washington State Patrol spokesman Brad Bulloch said the cause of the collision appears to be pedestrian error. 'The pedestrian had stepped out of the designated area for runners' and was struck by the vehicle, he said. Bulloch said he was not aware of the setup at that particular stretch of the road where the collision occurred, but said that at busier sections, cones had been set up on the shoulder of the road and signs had been posted with directions telling runners where to go. The driver, a 41-year-old Everett woman, was co-operative and agreed to a voluntary blood draw to test for impairment, said Bulloch. Drugs, alcohol or speed were not considered factors in the collision. The race route covered 322 kilometres starting from Peace Arch park in Blaine to Whidbey Island. The collision occurred about 60 miles north of Whidbey Island fairgrounds, where the race ended. In a statement on its social media page, organizers said they were 'heartbroken' over the tragic incident and had been in touch with Li's family. 'The weight of this tragedy is deeply felt throughout our organization and the wider running community,' said the statement. 'We are working with local authorities as they continue their continuing investigation. We will not be providing further details at this time.' On Sunday, a cyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle while riding in a GranFondo event near Penticton . Two other cyclists were seriously injured and taken to hospital. Organizers in that incident said they were co-operating with police. chchan@
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
B.C. man dies after being struck by pickup truck while on U.S. long-distance run
A Surrey, B.C., man has died after he was hit by a pickup truck while participating in a long-distance run south of the border on Saturday morning. The Washington State Patrol says that Hui Li, 55, died following the collision, which occurred just after 3:30 a.m. PT on Saturday at Whidbey Island, Wash. It came as he was participating in the Ragnar Northwest Passage race, which runs from Blaine, Wash., to Langley on Whidbey Island. The relay race covers a distance of just over 310 kilometres (193.1 miles) over two days. Brad Bulloch, a spokesperson for the Washington State Patrol, said that impairment is not suspected in the crash. "It was eventually determined the pedestrian, or the runner, had stepped out of the designated racing area on the shoulder and into the southbound lane of Highway 20," he told CBC News in an interview. The spokesperson said that cones had been set up to separate runners from vehicles on the highway, though he did not know if there were cones specifically at the spot where the collision occurred. Bulloch said that the driver was co-operative with police, and Li succumbed to his injuries in a Seattle hospital after the crash. The trooper added that his family had been notified of the death.
CBC
a day ago
- CBC
B.C. man dies after being struck by pickup truck while on U.S. long-distance run
A Surrey, B.C., man has died after he was hit by a pickup truck while participating in a long-distance run south of the border on Saturday morning. The Washington State Patrol says that Hui Li, 55, died following the collision, which occurred just after 3:30 a.m. PT on Saturday at Whidbey Island, Wash. It came as he was participating in the Ragnar Northwest Passage race, which runs from Blaine, Wash., to Langley on Whidbey Island. The relay race covers a distance of just over 310 kilometres (193.1 miles) over two days. Brad Bulloch, a spokesperson for the Washington State Patrol, said that impairment is not suspected in the crash. "It was eventually determined the pedestrian, or the runner, had stepped out of the designated racing area on the shoulder and into the southbound lane of Highway 20," he told CBC News in an interview. The spokesperson said that cones had been set up to separate runners from vehicles on the highway, though he did not know if there were cones specifically at the spot where the collision occurred. Bulloch said that the driver was co-operative with police, and Li succumbed to his injuries in a Seattle hospital after the crash. The trooper added that his family had been notified of the death.
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Man finds gift-wrapped, severed human toe on Father's Day beach walk
A Tacoma, Washington, man found a gift-wrapped severed human toe while celebrating Father's Day at a beach with his wife and two small children. While searching the beach at Dash Point State Park for feathers on June 15, Kevin Ewing happened upon a weathered package containing a small pine box that'd been wrapped in green cloth and tied closed with yellow string. Assuming it was a lost Christmas present, Ewing opened it, eventually finding a severed adult human big toe, reported the Federal Way Mirror. 4 The rotting toe is being DNA tested. Washington State Patrol 4 The toe was wrapped in a green rag. Washington State Patrol 'At first, I was very shocked,' Ewing told the Federal Way Mirror of the rotted toe. 'It took me a few minutes to kind of be like, 'Is this what I think it is?' Then, once it dawned on me that that's what it was, I set everything down Nearby, Ewing spotted a dead seagull that appeared to be mutilated. He is unsure if the two are connected. Before bringing the toe to police, he took pictures of his gruesome find, which he shared with the Federal Way Mirror. DNA testing is being performed on the excised appendage to see if the toe can be matched to its owner. 4 The beach at Dash Point State Park at sunset. Washington State Parks 4 Along with the toe, the box contained a feather, grass that had been burned, sage, lavender, and tobacco Washington State Patrol 'You don't expect to find something like that every day, or any day, especially on Father's Day, when you're out with your family,' Ewing said, adding he's glad he found it rather than someone who may have been left traumatized by the experience. Ewing said he now keeps wondering if the toe belonged to a missing person, someone who may have been killed, or some disturbed person who cut it off for reasons unknown. 'Just very odd. The toe definitely did not look like it was amputated. It definitely didn't look like a surgeon had taken it off,' he said. 'It didn't look like a very clean medical cut.'
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Seattle amber alert: What sparked the city-wide situation in Washington? Details emerge
An AMBER Alert was called off after a child, who was reportedly abducted in the Seattle area on Thursday, was found safe, police confirmed. An Amber alert was issued for a 3-year-old girl in Seattle area on Thursday. (X) Authorities said they were looking for a 3-year-old girl who was inside a stolen car on SW 9th Street near White Center. The Washington State Patrol canceled the AMBER Alert around 6:50 p.m. after they found the stolen car, and the girl was asleep in the back seat. Deputies said the search ended within an hour after the suspect ditched the car with the child inside. She was later found near 6th Avenue Southwest and Southwest 102nd Street. The King County Sheriff's Office is still looking for the suspect. He's described as a Black man wearing a rainbow scarf. Deputies said the child's mother had gone inside the house 'for a moment' while the car was running, and the suspect drove off. Police remind people to turn off and lock their cars, even briefly, according to Fox 13 news. Amber Alert for 4-year-old In a similar case, an AMBER Alert was issued for a missing 4-year-old boy from Norfolk by the Virginia State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse. Kia Foreman was reported missing on Monday morning and is said to be in extreme danger. The abduction occurred at 11:40 a.m. in the 900 block of East Liberty Street on Monday. Also Read: Texas floods latest update: Toll reaches 119, Kerr County Sheriff says 'its not easy' Kia Foreman is a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 3 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 40 pounds. He was last seen wearing red Crocs, blue shorts, and a grey True Religion T-shirt. The suspect, 27-year-old Tyli Nekah Scott, is a Black male and is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 173 pounds. He has black braided hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing khaki pants, a plaid shirt, and a ski mask. Call 911 or the Norfolk Police Department immediately if you see the suspect or the child.
