GIG HARBOR, Wash. — Troopers are searching for a vehicle that fled from a fatal collision Friday night on State Route 16 in Gig Harbor.
The crash happened at about 8:45 p.m. near Burnham Drive Northwest.
When troopers first arrived, they reported that a driver involved in the crash had suffered serious but later reported that the driver had died.
It is not known what led to the crash, but troopers are investigating.
Authorities said they received reports describing the suspected hit-and-run vehicle as a newer red or maroon SUV with passenger-side damage.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call Washington State Patrol.