Randy H. Raap Obituary, Death – A man who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate 90 in Moses Lake has been identified by the Washington State Patrol as 56-year-old Randy H. Raap. Raap was a resident of Moses Lake.
According to reports from the State Patrol, Raap had been spotted earlier on the Broadway Avenue overpass, which spans over I-90. It’s unclear how much time passed between that sighting and the moment he ended up on the interstate below. At some point later, he entered the eastbound lanes of the highway.
Around 11:54 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, a couple traveling eastbound in a 2020 Subaru Forester struck Raap while he was on the roadway. The driver, a 30-year-old man from Everett, and his 31-year-old passenger, also from Everett, were not injured in the incident.
Emergency services responded quickly, but Raap was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released further details on why Raap was in the roadway or how he may have gotten there from the overpass.
The incident remains under investigation, and the Washington State Patrol has not indicated any signs of impairment or wrongdoing by the driver. The collision appears to have been unavoidable, given the sudden presence of a pedestrian on the high-speed interstate.
Investigators are likely looking into all possible circumstances, including whether the incident may have been accidental or intentional. Autopsy results or other official findings may provide more insight as the investigation continues.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers posed to both drivers and pedestrians when individuals enter areas of highways that are not designed for foot traffic. Interstates like I-90 are meant for high-speed vehicular movement and can be extremely hazardous for anyone walking or standing in their lanes.
Authorities have not disclosed whether Raap had a vehicle nearby, was experiencing distress, or had other factors contributing to his presence on the road. Witness accounts from earlier in the day noted him on the overpass, but no additional sightings or warnings were reported before the collision.
As the community of Moses Lake mourns the loss of one of its residents, the State Patrol continues to work on piecing together the sequence of events. They have asked that anyone with information about Raap’s actions prior to the crash contact them to aid in their investigation.
The two individuals in the Subaru were reportedly shaken but otherwise unharmed, and authorities are not expected to file charges against them. Their cooperation with the ongoing investigation has been noted.
Overall, the incident underscores the unpredictable dangers that can occur on major highways and the importance of staying vigilant—both as drivers and pedestrians.