WSP Seeks Help Identifying Van in Fatal 2025 SR 509 Hit-and-Run

By BRIAN HENDERSON · June 18, 2026 · PNW Daily

SEATTLE, Wash. — Washington State Patrol detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a van believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist in Seattle last year.

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According to investigators, 39-year-old Benjamin McIntyre was riding his motorcycle on State Route 509 near the Meyers Way exit at about 11:40 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2025. A white van traveling at a high rate of speed struck McIntyre after he changed lanes to take the exit.

Troopers said the collision ejected McIntyre from his motorcycle. The van then exited the highway and fled the scene. McIntyre later died from injuries sustained in the crash.

Detectives Release Photos of Suspect Vehicle

Investigators describe the vehicle as a white Sprinter-style van with a distinctive window configuration. According to WSP, the van has two windows on the driver’s side and three windows on the passenger side. Detectives released photographs of the actual vehicle in hopes that someone will recognize it.

White Sprinter-style van sought in SR 509 fatal hit-and-run — rear three-quarter view

White Sprinter-style van sought in SR 509 fatal hit-and-run — rear view

White Sprinter-style van sought in SR 509 fatal hit-and-run — overhead highway view

Photos of the suspect vehicle released by Washington State Patrol. The van has two windows on the driver’s side and three on the passenger side. | WSP

Public Asked to Report Information

Washington State Patrol detectives are asking anyone who recognizes the van or knows its location to contact Detective Ivan Sergeev. Anyone with information can email Ivan.Sergeev@wsp.wa.gov.

The case remains under investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on SR 509 near Meyers Way on Sept. 13, 2025?

A white van struck motorcyclist Benjamin McIntyre, 39, as he changed lanes to take the Meyers Way exit on SR 509 in Seattle at approximately 11:40 p.m. The collision ejected McIntyre from his motorcycle. The van then took the exit and fled. McIntyre subsequently died from his injuries.

What does the suspect van look like?

The suspect vehicle is a white Sprinter-style van with a distinctive window pattern. It has two windows on the driver’s side and three windows on the passenger side. WSP released photographs of the actual van and is asking the public to help identify it.

How can I report information about the SR 509 hit-and-run van?

Contact WSP Detective Ivan Sergeev directly by email at Ivan.Sergeev@wsp.wa.gov. Detectives are seeking any information about the van including its current location.

What are the legal consequences of hit-and-run in Washington state?

Washington law requires drivers to stop, render aid and provide their information after any collision causing injury or death. Leaving the scene of a fatal crash is a Class B felony and carries significant prison time. If a hit-and-run driver injured you, contact CrashLaw.NET — Ziad Youssef, (360) 255-5046.

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