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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision (Update 3) - 09/19/25

***Update***

This evening, Vancouver Police were notified that the child involved in this incident has died.

No further updates are anticipated.

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*** Update***

The Vancouver Police Department released mis-information  last night regarding the death of the child involved in this incident.
 
There was miscommunication on behalf of officers and responders at the scene who did not conduct proper consultation with medical personnel at the hospital prior to the information release. 
 
As of this release , the child remains in critical condition. Vancouver police have been in contact with numerous family members of the child regarding the inaccuracy of the information we released.
 
We are deeply sorry for any distress this error has caused. 

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The Vancouver Police Department is saddend to report the child who was critically injured has died. 

The suspect, James H. Paulson, has been booked into the Clark County Jail for two counts of Vehicular Homicide and one count of DUI.

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Vancouver, Wash. – On September 17, 2025, at around 1:20 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 6400 block of NE 137th Avenue for the report that a man and a child (father and son) who were walking, were hit by a vehicle. The man was found lying in the roadway when emergency responders arrived; he did not survive his injuries.  The child, 6 years old, was found in a ditch approximately 10 feet from the crash site. He was transported to Randall Children’s Hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

The driver, 73 years old, was located at the scene by police and was arrested for 2 counts of Vehicular Homicide. Reckless driving and speed are factors in the crash as well as possible impairment.

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation. Nothing further is releasable at this time.

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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision (Update 3) - 09/19/25

***Update***

This evening, Vancouver Police were notified that the child involved in this incident has died.

No further updates are anticipated.

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*** Update***

The Vancouver Police Department released mis-information  last night regarding the death of the child involved in this incident.
 
There was miscommunication on behalf of officers and responders at the scene who did not conduct proper consultation with medical personnel at the hospital prior to the information release. 
 
As of this release , the child remains in critical condition. Vancouver police have been in contact with numerous family members of the child regarding the inaccuracy of the information we released.
 
We are deeply sorry for any distress this error has caused. 

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The Vancouver Police Department is saddend to report the child who was critically injured has died. 

The suspect, James H. Paulson, has been booked into the Clark County Jail for two counts of Vehicular Homicide and one count of DUI.

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Vancouver, Wash. – On September 17, 2025, at around 1:20 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 6400 block of NE 137th Avenue for the report that a man and a child (father and son) who were walking, were hit by a vehicle. The man was found lying in the roadway when emergency responders arrived; he did not survive his injuries.  The child, 6 years old, was found in a ditch approximately 10 feet from the crash site. He was transported to Randall Children’s Hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

The driver, 73 years old, was located at the scene by police and was arrested for 2 counts of Vehicular Homicide. Reckless driving and speed are factors in the crash as well as possible impairment.

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation. Nothing further is releasable at this time.

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**UPDATE: LOCATED** Vancouver Police Seeking Assistance In Locating A Missing / Endangered Adult (Photo) - 09/04/25

**UPDATE: As of 09/04/2025, Mr. Mc Swain has been returned safely home. VPD thanks its volunteers and members of the community for their assistance.**

Vancouver Police are actively seeking any assistance in helping to locate a missing / endangered elderly male.  The male, Robert      Mc Swain, is an 81-year-old male, last seen wearing a black ball cap, black sweatshirt, blue jeans and black/white shoes.  Robert has a short white beard and mustache.  Robert is believed to be endangered due to perceived cognitive issues.  Robert may be riding around on a reddish mountain style bicycle.  Robert was last seen in the area of both SE 157th Ave / SE Mill Plain and possibly SE 162nd Ave / SE Mill Plain Blvd between 1145 and 1400 hours.  

If located, please contact Vancouver Police.  

Attached Media Files: IMG_6168.JPG, IMG_4348.JPG,

**UPDATE: LOCATED** Vancouver Police Seeking Assistance In Locating A Missing / Endangered Adult (Photo) - 09/04/25

**UPDATE: As of 09/04/2025, Mr. Mc Swain has been returned safely home. VPD thanks its volunteers and members of the community for their assistance.**

Vancouver Police are actively seeking any assistance in helping to locate a missing / endangered elderly male.  The male, Robert      Mc Swain, is an 81-year-old male, last seen wearing a black ball cap, black sweatshirt, blue jeans and black/white shoes.  Robert has a short white beard and mustache.  Robert is believed to be endangered due to perceived cognitive issues.  Robert may be riding around on a reddish mountain style bicycle.  Robert was last seen in the area of both SE 157th Ave / SE Mill Plain and possibly SE 162nd Ave / SE Mill Plain Blvd between 1145 and 1400 hours.  

If located, please contact Vancouver Police.  

Attached Media Files: IMG_6168.JPG, IMG_4348.JPG,

Vancouver Police Seeking Assistance To Locate Missing Female (Update: Missing Woman Located Safe) - 08/24/25

*** Update ***

Today police located Nikki Coker and Israel Gonzalez at a residenc in east Vancouver. SWAT responded to assist.

Nikki Coker was located safe.  Israel Gonzalez was taken into custody on outstanding warrants. 

The Vancouver Police Department Domestic Violence Unit is continuing the investigation.

No further updates are anticipated.

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Vancouver, Wash. –  Nikki E. Coker is missing under suspicious circumstances and was last known to be with her estranged boyfriend Israel A. Gonzalez.

Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Domestic Violence Unit are investigating. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nikki Coker or Israel Gonzalez is asked to call 911. Photos of Israel and Nikki are attached to this release.

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Vancouver Police Seeking Assistance To Locate Missing Female (Update: Missing Woman Located Safe) - 08/24/25

*** Update ***

Today police located Nikki Coker and Israel Gonzalez at a residenc in east Vancouver. SWAT responded to assist.

Nikki Coker was located safe.  Israel Gonzalez was taken into custody on outstanding warrants. 

The Vancouver Police Department Domestic Violence Unit is continuing the investigation.

No further updates are anticipated.

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Vancouver, Wash. –  Nikki E. Coker is missing under suspicious circumstances and was last known to be with her estranged boyfriend Israel A. Gonzalez.

Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Domestic Violence Unit are investigating. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nikki Coker or Israel Gonzalez is asked to call 911. Photos of Israel and Nikki are attached to this release.

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