Crime

Witness photo leads to Kennewick hit and run arrest

Tri-City Herald
A photo taken by a witness helped Kennewick police track down the man who allegedly ran into these cars parked near Kamiakin High School.
A photo taken by a witness helped Kennewick police track down the man who allegedly ran into these cars parked near Kamiakin High School. Kennewick Police Department

A man was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly driving under the influence, hitting two parked cars near Kamiakin High School with his vehicle and then fleeing.

Cody Templeton, 25, reportedly drove his car into the parked on Arthur Street about 7:30 a.m., a release said. He drove off but a witness took a photo of his car as he fled, aiding in officers in tracking him down.

Templeton was booked into the Benton County jail on suspicion of hit and run and DUI.

This story was originally published January 12, 2016 at 12:32 PM with the headline "Witness photo leads to Kennewick hit and run arrest."

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