Lewis County, WA – Deputies are asking for the public’s help after a hit-and-run crash involving a van and a motorcycle on Wednesday afternoon in the Onalaska area.
According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred Wednesday, January 15, at approximately 2:09 p.m. at the intersection of Middle Fork Road and Tauscher Road. Investigators say a van struck a motorcycle and then fled the scene, leaving the rider involved in the crash.
Authorities have not released details on the motorcyclist’s condition but confirmed the incident is being actively investigated as a hit-and-run.
The suspect vehicle is described as an older white van, last seen traveling eastbound on Middle Fork Road shortly after the collision, according to deputies.
Investigators are now requesting assistance from the public, particularly anyone who may have been driving in the area around the time of the crash. Deputies are asking residents and commuters to check dash camera footage, home security cameras, or nearby surveillance systems that may show traffic along Middle Fork Road or Tauscher Road around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
“Any footage showing vehicles traveling through the area could be helpful,” the sheriff’s office said in a public request.
Anyone with information, video footage, or tips related to the incident is urged to contact Deputy Brunstad at joshua.brunstad@lewiscountywa.gov or call the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office at 360-748-9286. Please reference incident number #26C667 when providing information.
Residents who live nearby or were traveling through the area at the time are encouraged to come forward, even if they believe their information may be minor.
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