Here’s a summary of the tragic incident involving Sarah Doxey, who lost her life in Spokane, Washington:

  Incident Overview

• On Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025, around 5:30 a.m., Sarah Doxey, aged 48, was jogging near East 49th Avenue and South Perry Street on Spokane’s South Hill when she was struck by a vehicle. Emergency responders transported her to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries  .

• The suspected driver, a 17-year-old male, immediately fled the scene on foot. Witnesses reported that he crashed the vehicle into a nearby tree, then ran across the Manito Country Club fairway, lost both shoes in the escape, and crossed Highway 195 toward Eagle Ridge  .

• About 25 minutes after the crash, police located the suspect in a wooded area. He was bleeding, wet from the knees down, and had a strong odor of alcohol. He was apprehended and formally charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, fatal hit-and-run, and driving without a valid ID  .

• At a recent hearing, the juvenile defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges. Since the case remains in juvenile court, a conviction could lead to a sentence ranging from 30 to 72 weeks in a juvenile rehabilitation facility. Currently, the proceedings are ongoing  .

  Who Sarah Doxey Was

• Sarah was actively involved in Spokane’s healthcare community, holding senior roles including Chief Operating Officer and previously Vice President of Operations at CHAS Health. Her leadership, wisdom, and service were widely appreciated and mourned by colleagues and the community  .

• A graduate of Gonzaga University (Master’s, 2008), she had contributed to several Spokane-area health organizations including Cancer Care Northwest, Spokane Eye Clinic, and Providence before joining CHAS Health  .

• In tribute, members of her running group altered their route to the location of the accident and placed a small memorial in her honor  .

  Detail	Description
  Date & Time	July 16, 2025 at ~5:30 a.m.
  Location	East 49th Avenue & South Perry Street, Spokane, WA
  Victim	Sarah Doxey, 48-year-old jogger and healthcare executive
  Cause of Incident	Hit-and-run collision by a 17-year-old driver, later arrested after fleeing
  Legal Status	Juvenile charged with vehicular homicide, assault, fatal hit-and-run, driving without ID; pleaded not guilty
  Sentencing Potential	Juvenile sentencing range: 30–72 weeks in rehabilitation facility
  Community Impact	Tributes from running community; loss deeply felt across Spokane health sector