DUI hit and run crash (KPD)
DUI hit and run crash (KPD)
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A late-night Thanksgiving Day crash left several people injured when their intoxicated driver slammed into a parked car, then fled on foot.

The The crash occurred just after 11 PM

Police were called to a location near the intersection of East 10th and South Beech Streets, initial report was an "unknown" collision.

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When they got there, they found this Mitsubishi had slammed a parked vehicle, then the driver fled on foot, leaving behind several injured family members.

 The suspect is chased, caught

According to the Kennewick Police Department:

With the assistance of our partners at the Benton County, WA Sheriff's Office, the driver, a 19-year old male, was later located a short distance away where he was taken into custody.  The male was charged with Driving Under the Influence, Hit & Run and Vehicular Assault.

  No word if the other occupants knew the driver was impaired.

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