Do you know who was responsible for the death of Matthew Colson?
On the evening of February 16, 2019, a tragic incident unfolded in Marysville, Washington, that cut short the life of 24-year-old Matthew E. Colson, a Caucasian male. At approximately 7:40 p.m., while walking across 64th Street Northeast near 58th Drive NE, Colson was struck by a dark-colored SUV. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid and fled the scene, leaving Colson with critical injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following day, on February 17, 2019. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office later determined the cause of death to be blunt head trauma and ruled the manner of death as a homicide.
The Marysville Police Department launched an investigation into the fatal hit-and-run, classifying it as a case of vehicular homicide. In the weeks that followed, authorities actively sought the public's assistance in identifying the driver and the vehicle involved. Investigators released surveillance images of the dark-colored SUV, hoping someone would recognize it. They also shared images of three individuals who were in the vicinity at the time of the incident and were considered potential witnesses. Despite these efforts and pleas from Colson's family for the driver to come forward, the individual behind the wheel remained elusive.
Years have passed since Matthew Colson's untimely death, yet the case remains unsolved. As of early 2025, no arrests have been made, and no suspect has been publicly identified. The Marysville Police Department continues to list the case as an open investigation and periodically appeals to the community for any information that might lead to a breakthrough. The memory of Matthew Colson is kept alive by his family and friends, who remember him as a beloved individual who had overcome a significant brain injury from a skateboarding accident as a child. His death remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones and the Marysville community.
