Abdihakim Haybe Kariye Dies in Tukwila Hit and Run Crash on March 26, 2025

On March 26, 2025, Abdihakim Haybe Kariye, a 47-year-old pedestrian, was fatally injured in a hit and run crash in Tukwila, Washington. The incident took place around 11:00 p.m. on the 14100 block of Tukwila International Boulevard, where Kariye was struck by a vehicle whose driver subsequently fled the scene. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Kariye succumbed to multiple blunt force injuries, classifying the death as an accident.

The Tukwila Police Department promptly responded to the crash and employed FLOCK Automated License Plate Readers to locate the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect was apprehended shortly thereafter, though their identity remains undisclosed. As of March 31, 2025, the investigation continues, with no additional information provided by authorities.