Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision - 02/06/26

Vancouver, Wash. – On February 6, 2026, at around 9:00 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the area of NE 162^nd Avenue/NE Poplar Street for the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. The female victim was transported to an area hospital but did not survive her injuries. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police.                  

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating and nothing further is releasable at this time.

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MISSING PERSONS NOTIFICATION/BULLETIN FROM VANCOUVER POLICE (Update: Located Safe) - 01/28/26

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Mr. Hart has been located and is safe. 

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Vancouver Police Department's investigators are requesting public's assistance in locating James "Jim" Hart.  Hart is a seventy-seven-year-old white male. Hart is approximately 6'1" tall and weighs approximately (177) pounds.  He has green eyes and is bald.  Hart was  last seen wearing a tan baseball cap, plaid shirt and had a blanket over him.

Hart was last seen on January 28, 2026 at the Hampton Alzheimers Community Assisted Living facility located at 1617 SE Talton Ave in the City of Vancouver, WA. 

Hart's photograph is attached to this news release.  

Citizens with information regarding Hart's latest whereabouts are asked to contact Vancouver Police Department's dispatch center.

Associated case number is 2026-001877.