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Man killed by hit-and-run driver on Martin Way early Friday has been identified

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A man killed by a hit-and-run driver early Friday morning in Olympia has been identified, according to the Thurston County Coroner’s Office.

Randy Gilbert, 58, most recently from Federal Way, was found about 2:45 a.m. Friday in the road in the 3400 block of Martin Way.

A person in the area had noticed a man in the middle of the road who was bleeding. When police arrived, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Lt. Paul Lower said police determined he had been struck by a vehicle, The Olympian reported.

Gilbert’s autopsy is set for Tuesday, Coroner Gary Warnock said.

Police are still searching for the driver. Anyone with information is asked to call Olympia police at 360-753-8300.

This story was originally published February 13, 2022 at 10:18 AM.

Rolf Boone
The Olympian
Rolf has worked at The Olympian since August 2005. He covers breaking news, the city of Lacey and business for the paper. Rolf graduated from The Evergreen State College in 1990. Support my work with a digital subscription
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