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Hit-and-Run Suspect Apprehended After Foot Chase

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Spokane Valley and Spokane County deputies arrested 29-year-old Kyle T. Davis Jr. after he fled a hit-and-run crash on July 1, 2026, near Barker Road and the Spokane River, according to public records. Davis was driving a black Subaru Impreza with permission from the owner when he struck a parked vehicle and fled, later attempting to evade deputies on foot before being caught near Mission Avenue.

Deputies located Davis after witnesses provided his license plate number and described his reckless driving, including passing other vehicles over a double yellow line. A witness saw Davis jump fences while fleeing and later try to open a white Acura’s door before being apprehended. During the arrest, deputies found two jiggler keys in Davis’s pocket, suggesting vehicle theft tools, and collected drug paraphernalia and discarded items along his escape route.

Davis, who had a suspended license and was required to use an ignition interlock device, faces misdemeanor charges including hit-and-run, driving under the influence, and obstructing law enforcement. The Subaru he was driving caught fire after he fled, requiring Spokane Valley Firefighters to extinguish the flames. The vehicle’s registered owner, who confirmed Davis had permission to drive it but lacked insurance, was informed the car was a total loss.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://spokanecounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6110
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    Spokane Valley and Spokane County deputies arrested 29-year-old Kyle T. Davis Jr.“Another caller reported he was behind the Subaru near E. Marietta Avenue and N. McMillan Road and provided the license plate number. They stated the vehicle fled south on Barker at a high speed and the driver, later identified as 29-year-old Kyle T. Davis Jr., was driving recklessly, passing other vehicles over a double yellow line.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. was arrested after he fled a hit-and-run crash on July 1, 2026“On July 1, 2026, at approximately 7:20 pm, Spokane Valley and Spokane County Deputies responded to the report of a hit-and-run collision in the 2300 block of N. Barker Road in Spokane Valley.”
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    The hit-and-run crash occurred near Barker Road and the Spokane River“Spokane Valley and Spokane County Deputies responded to the report of a hit-and-run crash near Barker Road and the Spokane River.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. was driving a black Subaru Impreza“A witness told him the Subaru fled north after the crash. Another caller reported he was behind the Subaru near E. Marietta Avenue and N. McMillan Road and provided the license plate number. They stated the vehicle fled south on Barker at a high speed and the driver, later identified as 29-year-old Kyle T. Davis Jr., was driving recklessly, passing other vehicles over a double yellow line. The witness said the Subaru was smoking and was last seen near Mission and Barker.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. was driving the black Subaru Impreza with permission from the owner“Deputies contacted the registered owner of the Subaru, who confirmed that Davis had permission to drive the vehicle, but didn’t know where he was or what he was doing.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. struck a parked vehicle“On July 1, 2026, at approximately 7:20 pm, Spokane Valley and Spokane County Deputies responded to the report of a hit-and-run collision in the 2300 block of N. Barker Road in Spokane Valley. The victim said a black Subaru Impreza hit his vehicle while it was parked in the parking area.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. fled after striking the parked vehicle“A witness told him the Subaru fled north after the crash.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. attempted to evade deputies on foot“During the chase, the Deputy ordered Davis to stop, but he ignored the command as he kept jumping fences in what would prove to be a failed attempt to escape.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. was caught near Mission Avenue“During the chase, the Deputy ordered Davis to stop, but he ignored the command as he kept jumping fences in what would prove to be a failed attempt to escape. With assistance from additional citizens in the area, the Deputy caught up to Davis as he tried to jump another fence and took him into custody.”
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    Witnesses provided Kyle T. Davis Jr.'s license plate number“Another caller reported he was behind the Subaru near E. Marietta Avenue and N. McMillan Road and provided the license plate number.”
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    Witnesses described Kyle T. Davis Jr.'s reckless driving“Another caller reported he was behind the Subaru near E. Marietta Avenue and N. McMillan Road and provided the license plate number. They stated the vehicle fled south on Barker at a high speed and the driver, later identified as 29-year-old Kyle T. Davis Jr., was driving recklessly, passing other vehicles over a double yellow line.”
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    Witnesses saw Kyle T. Davis Jr. pass other vehicles over a double yellow line“Another caller reported he was behind the Subaru near E. Marietta Avenue and N. McMillan Road and provided the license plate number. They stated the vehicle fled south on Barker at a high speed and the driver, later identified as 29-year-old Kyle T. Davis Jr., was driving recklessly, passing other vehicles over a double yellow line.”
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    A witness saw Kyle T. Davis Jr. jump fences while fleeing“Additional callers reported seeing Davis jump fences as he ran toward Mission.”
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    A witness saw Kyle T. Davis Jr. try to open a white Acura’s door“At approximately 7:23 pm, a Deputy turned onto Mission and observed Davis approach a white Acura, and he appeared to try the door handle.”
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    Deputies found two jiggler keys in Kyle T. Davis Jr.'s pocket“During a search following his arrest, Deputies located two jiggler/shaved keys, commonly used to steal older vehicles, in Davis’s pocket.”
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    The two jiggler keys in Kyle T. Davis Jr.'s pocket suggested vehicle theft tools“During a search following his arrest, Deputies located two jiggler/shaved keys, commonly used to steal older vehicles, in Davis’s pocket.”
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    Deputies collected drug paraphernalia during the arrest“During a search following his arrest, Deputies located two jiggler/shaved keys, commonly used to steal older vehicles, in Davis’s pocket. Deputies retraced Davis’s path and collected his phone, drug paraphernalia, and other items that he is believed to have discarded.”
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    Deputies collected discarded items along Kyle T. Davis Jr.'s escape route“Deputies retraced Davis’s path and collected his phone, drug paraphernalia, and other items that he is believed to have discarded.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. had a suspended license“Davis’s driving privileges were suspended and that he was required to have an ignition interlock device installed.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. was required to use an ignition interlock device“Davis’s driving privileges were suspended and that he was required to have an ignition interlock device installed.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. faces misdemeanor charges including hit-and-run“Davis was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail on misdemeanor charges of Hit-and-Run-Unattended Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence, Driving without a Required Interlock Device, Obstructing Law Enforcement, and Possession of Motor Vehicle Theft Tools.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. faces misdemeanor charges including driving under the influence“Davis was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail on misdemeanor charges of Hit-and-Run-Unattended Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence, Driving without a Required Interlock Device, Obstructing Law Enforcement, and Possession of Motor Vehicle Theft Tools.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. faces misdemeanor charges including obstructing law enforcement“Davis was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail on misdemeanor charges of Hit-and-Run-Unattended Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence, Driving without a Required Interlock Device, Obstructing Law Enforcement, and Possession of Motor Vehicle Theft Tools.”
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    The Subaru Kyle T. Davis Jr. was driving caught fire after he fled“After he fled on foot, the vehicle caught fire, and Spokane Valley Firefighters responded to extinguish the flames.”
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    Spokane Valley Firefighters extinguished the flames from the Subaru“Spokane Valley Firefighters responded to the now-burning Subaru and extinguished the flames.”
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    The vehicle’s registered owner confirmed Kyle T. Davis Jr. had permission to drive it“Deputies contacted the registered owner of the Subaru, who confirmed that Davis had permission to drive the vehicle, but didn’t know where he was or what he was doing.”
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    The vehicle’s registered owner was informed the car was a total loss“They advised her of the hit-and-run collision; that the car was heavily damaged, had caught fire, and was probably a total loss.”
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    Kyle T. Davis Jr. lacked insurance for the Subaru“She explained she did not have insurance for the vehicle.”

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