Teresa Yvette Rasa, 34, and John Walter O’Neal, 43, both of Vancouver, died following the accident that took place at around 9:45 p.m. October 5, in the area of Northeast Andresen Road and Northeast Van Mall Drive.
Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the Identities of two people who were hit and killed by a vehicle last month in Vancouver.
Teresa Yvette Rasa, 34, and John Walter O’Neal, 43, both of Vancouver, died following the accident that took place at around 9:45 p.m. October 5, in the area of Northeast Andresen Road and Northeast Van Mall Drive.
Investigators reported that Noah Merchant, 26, was driving a Jeep when he ran a red light at the intersection and was struck by a second vehicle.
The impact sent the Jeep into the crosswalk, where it struck two pedestrians.
One of the pedestrians, identified as Rasa, was declared deceased at the scene.
The second victim, identified as O’Neal, was taken to a hospital, where he was later declared deceased.
According to authorities, Merchant tried to flee the scene after the crash but his car became disabled.
He was arrested on charges of vehicular homicide, reckless driving, and DUI.
The deadly crash remained under investigation.