Armed Hit-and-Run Suspect Caught Fleeing Crash Scene on Electric Bike in Kent, Loaded Stolen Gun Found

The woman’s car had visible recent damage to the front end. She told officers the e-bike had been traveling rapidly westbound on the south sidewalk, nearly struck a pedestrian, and then collided with the front of her vehicle as she was stopped to make a turn.

After the responding officer broadcast a description of the suspect, a second officer diverted from the crash scene to search the area eastbound on South 248th Street. That officer spotted the suspect cycling on the south sidewalk near the YMCA. The suspect initially refused commands to get off the bike but complied after several directives and was taken into custody without further incident. The 42-year-old Kent woman positively identified him as the rider involved in the crash.

The suspect, a 39-year-old Maple Valley man whose name was not released, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his crash injuries. He will be booked into the King County Jail upon medical release. During a search, officers found a loaded stolen Gen 5 Glock 19 9mm handgun in his waistband, drugs in his pockets, and multiple identification documents and credit cards not belonging to him.

The e-bike’s serial number initially returned as not stolen, but investigators later discovered the owner had reported it stolen the previous week without having the serial number on hand at the time of the report.

Charges are expected to include hit-and-run of an attended vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a controlled substance. The case has been referred to Kent Police detectives for investigation into potential additional charges.