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Police investigating hit and run on Samish Way

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BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Bellingham police are investigating a hit and run that took place on Friday, February 11th.

Officers responded to an accident on the 900 block of Samish Way shortly after getting reports of a critically injured man who had been hit while riding a lawnmower.

Witnesses say the man was trying to cross the road around noon when he was hit by a white or silver sedan that was traveling at a high rate of speed.

They say the driver did not slow down or stop to check on the injured man.

BPD is still investigating the incident.

If anyone has information on the identity of the driver, please contact the Bellingham Police at 360-778-8611 or email www.cob.org/tips.

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