Jaden Goodwin Obituary, Death; – The Washington State Patrol is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a driver accused of hitting a pedestrian on southbound Interstate 5 in Olympia last month.
The tragic hit-and-run incident took place around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, just north of Sleater Kinney Road, as previously reported by The Olympian. Witnesses indicated that the pedestrian was lying in one of the two center lanes when a white pickup truck struck him, according to a press release.
The driver of the white truck failed to stop and continued southward after the incident. Following the collision, the roadway was obstructed for two hours and thirty minutes. First responders attempted to assist the pedestrian, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The State Patrol has identified the pedestrian as Jaden Goodwin, a 28-year-old man from Olympia.
On Tuesday, WSP issued a news release requesting that witnesses come forward after investigators had exhausted their leads, as stated by Trooper John Dattilo.
The release features a photograph of a white GMC pickup truck that investigators believe may have been involved in the incident.
Anyone with information that could help identify the truck or its driver is encouraged to contact Detective Adam Gruener at adam.gruener@wsp.wa.gov or by calling 253-538-3176.
