Police nab 15-year-old suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Issaquah

Police on Wednesday arrested the 15-year-old suspect involved in the hit-and-run that killed a 2014 Issaquah High School alumnus on May 28 in Issaquah.

At approximately 1:45 p.m., detectives and troopers located the suspect, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The suspect’s vehicle struck and killed Kevin Lozoya after he left a house party in the early morning. Police later found the stolen white Jeep Grand Cherokee that the suspect drove; the vehicle was located over an embankment off State Route 900 in Issaquah.

The suspect was booked into the King County Juvenile system in Seattle.

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Washington State Trooper Chase Van Cleave said that there was no more available information about the suspect at this time, as he is a minor.

The Reporter will update this story as more information becomes available.

Trooper Rick Johnson examines the Jeep during the hit-and-run investigation. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Trooper Rick Johnson examines the Jeep during the hit-and-run investigation. Nicole Jennings/staff photo