UPDATE: Two-Car Fatal Collision

Redmond, WA – On February 28, 2015 at approximately 0116 hours, Redmond Police and Fire responded to a two car collision at the intersection of SR520/Avondale Road and Union .  PrelimHill Roadinary investigation shows that the suspect vehicle rear ended the victim vehicle at an extremely high rate of speed.

The suspect, Robert J. Malsch, a 21 year old Lynnwood man, fled from his badly damaged vehicle and was apprehended by the Redmond Police K-9 Team.  The victim, a 30 year old male, was found deceased in his vehicle which had extensive damage from the initial impact and from being pushed into a cement sign.  The victim’s identity will be released by the King County Medical Examiner per their protocol. 
Malsch was released from Harborview Hospital today and booked into the King County Jail for suspicion of Vehicular Homicide and Fatality Hit and Run.   

Redmond Police Department