The vehicle’s registered owner, Joseph Lutz of Vancouver, was outside of his vehicle at the time of the theft and was struck by the suspect who sped away
A Vancouver resident was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries after a suspect stole his vehicle and then struck him with the vehicle as he drove away.
On Tuesday (Aug. 16) at 7:48 a.m., members of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, American Medical Response, and Vancouver Fire District 5 responded to the area of NE 40th Ave. and NE 47th St. for a serious injury hit-and-run collision involving a car and a pedestrian.
The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown suspect stole a red 2010 Toyota Camry Sedan from a nearby residence. The vehicle’s registered owner, Joseph Lutz of Vancouver, was outside of his vehicle at this time and was subsequently struck by the suspect.
Lutz suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The vehicle was last seen traveling southbound on NE 40th Ave at a high rate of speed.
The red Toyota Camry is bearing Washington License Plate BKP4080, and should have damage to the front and or front passenger side. An exemplar vehicle has been attached to this press release.
Should members of the community see this vehicle, they are asked to call 9-1-1 immediately and do not approach the vehicle. The investigation will be continued by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit.
If anyone has any information regarding this case, contact Det. Patrick Spak at patrick.spak@clark.wa.gov or (564) 397-4597, reference case number 22007866.
Information provided by Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Also read:
- The Study of Sports Podcast Feb. 20, 2026: We discuss Mat Classic and the hundreds of wrestlers from Clark County, postseason basketball formats, and a look back at the Super Bowl
Paul Valencia, Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland discuss Mat Classic, basketball postseason formats and the Super Bowl in the latest Study of Sports Podcast. - POLL: Should Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries prioritize stronger parental oversight for children’s access to materials?
A packed meeting over changes to the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries strategic plan has sparked debate over parental oversight and children’s access to materials. - Clark County Council wants to come up with a plan to deal with unruly behavior at meetings
Clark County Council members said they will explore policy changes after two disruptive incidents occurred during public comment at a recent meeting. - Battle Ground Police investigate series of animal shootings involving blow darts
Battle Ground Police are investigating a series of animal shootings involving blow darts, with evidence recovered during a search warrant served February 17. - Two Rivers Heritage Museum reopens for 2026
Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal will reopen March 7 with refreshed exhibits and a new display from its extensive Barbie doll collection. - Vancouver to seal time capsule for 100 years as part of the Main Street Promise Project
Vancouver will place a Main Street Promise time capsule at Main Street and West 13th Street on February 20, to be opened in 2125. - See works created by the artists of RedDoor Gallery exclusively for ART of the FEAST event
RedDoor Gallery and FEAST 316 will host ART of the FEAST on February 22 in downtown Camas, featuring fine art, curated wines, and appetizers.
