Homicide — Sedro-Woolley, WA — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

A 19-year-old woman was killed in a Fourth of July hit-and-run by a speeding, under-the-influence driver who fled the scene.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (19-year-old woman)
  • Status: arrested and charged

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The suspect was speeding and driving under the influence on Highway 20 and Township Street when he struck Anahi Mendoza.
  • Police said the driver fled the scene but was located and arrested a short time later.
  • Mendoza died at the scene.
  • The suspect has a sprawling criminal record spanning multiple states, with 17 felony convictions in Washington since 1989.
  • He faces charges of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run, with bail set at $750,000.