VANCOUVER, WA — Friday, November 21, 2025 — A hit-and-run crash Friday afternoon in East Vancouver left Kyle Eck, 30, in a medically induced coma and injured his three children, authorities said.
The collision occurred shortly after 3 p.m. According to preliminary reports, Mr. Eck and his three children—ages 10, 7, and 6—were struck while crossing the street in a designated crosswalk. A 17-year-old from Vancouver, driving a Nissan Versa, reportedly turned left onto Southeast 136th Avenue from Seventh Street and hit the family before fleeing the scene. Mr. Eck suffered a brain bleed and was hospitalized, where he underwent brain surgery. His children were treated for cuts, bruises, and road rash. The juvenile driver is currently facing charges of felony hit-and-run and four counts of vehicular assault. The crash remains under investigation. A FundRaising has been set up to assist the Eck family with medical expenses.
