Jason Smith, 36, killed in hit-and-run crash with speeding truck at Road 36 and Sylvester in Pasco, Washington

Modified Date: 
Mon, 08/26/2024 - 2:16pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, April 2, 2015

Pasco's Hit and Run Victim is Remember by Family and Friends

Anyone with information is encouraged to give them a call. To help out the Smith family, here is the link to the gofundme account.

Close Friends of Hit and Run Victim Reflect on his Life

Police encourage anyone with information on Paniagua's whereabouts to call them.  They also said social media, witnesses, tips, and evidence at the scene helped them identify the suspect.

Pasco Police Have a Vehicular Homicide Suspect

Police say is Miguel A. Paniagua, 23 of Pasco is wanted for Vehicular Homicide. Officers describe Paniagua as 5'-3” 130 lbs., shaved or very short hair with a distinct front hairline.

Friends and Family Gather to Remember Man Killed in Hit and Run Crash

A fundraiser is planned for next Tuesday, April 14th at the Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick. All the proceeds will for toward the Jason E. Smith Memorial Fund for his daughters.

Tri-Cities Community Voluntarily Creates Fundraiser to Help Smith Family After Tragic Loss

"The Tri-Cities is an incredible place to live and when something tragic happens, when something great happens, our community rallies around each other and they support people in time of great sorrow and time of accomplishment," Buschbach said. "It's a great place to live and a great place to raise a family."

Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Pasco Pleads Innocent

Trial date is set for a June 10th for the Pasco man accused of killing a Kennewick father in a hit-and-run crash.

The victim, Jason Smith, 36, left behind a wife and two daughters, ages six and 15. Smith died Thursday evening after being hit by a speeding truck near Road 36 and Sylvester in Pasco.A Gofundme account has been set up to help Smith's family. Pasco police are working to locate the suspect in the hit-and-run crash.  

 

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Jason Smith
Miguel A. Paniagua
City: 
Pasco, WA

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