PORT TOWNSEND — One man was injured in a head-on hit-and-run collision on state Highway 20 near Port Townsend.
Brandon Hatch, 44, of Tacoma was traveling eastbound in a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban on Highway 20 at milepost 8 about 7:35 a.m. Wednesday when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the center line and hit an oncoming vehicle, the State Patrol said.
The agency added Hatch fled the scene on foot. His passenger, Lily Pickett, 21, of Port Townsend was not injured, the State Patrol said.
Meanwhile, John Ebner, 77, of Port Townsend was driving a 2008 Ford Escape westbound on Highway 20 when his car was hit head-on, the State Patrol said. Ebner was injured and transported to Jefferson Healthcare hospital, the agency added.
Both vehicles came to rest in the center median.
All three people involved were wearing seat belts, the State Patrol said.
It was unknown if drugs or alcohol were involved, the agency reported.
The cause of the collision was pending an investigation.
Both vehicles were totally destroyed.
