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COLLISION REPORT 1591971
CASE#I 26-2158 2
INTERSTATE CITY STREET FIRE ❑RESULTED
1 STOLEN
STATE ROUTE ❑ OTHER ❑ VEHICLE ❑ LOCAL A`GENC'Y 4200 3
COUNTY RD INVOLVED CODING
PRIVATE WAY TOTAL 1
2❑ TRIBAL UNITS#OF 02 SO BJECT TRUCK 1 8 28
RESERVATION 2
3� M M D D Y Y Y Y TIME(2400) COUNTY# MILES CITY#
DATE OF'. N E
COLLISION' 03 - 18 - 2026 1745 17 =.= S 8 W E OF IN M 1070 a
4❑ ON (PRIMARY TRAFFIC WAY) INTERSECTION �✓ NON INTERSECTION ❑
SW SUNSET BLVD BLOCK NO. e 100 .�
4a❑ MILE POST
DISTANCE OF(REFERENCE OR CROSS STREET)
5❑ . FEET e S 8 W e RAINIER AVE S
0 1 29
MOTOR PEDAL- DAM AG THRESHOLD MET PHONE
UNIT 01 VEHICLE ❑ CYCLE ❑ vEs V No D:2064745256 0 1 30
6 LAST NAME LOPEZ BOYACA FIRST NAME KEVIN MIDDLE U 1 1 2 31
INITIAL
STREET ❑ 2101 SW SUNSET BLVD APT C106 CITY RENTON ST I WA ZIP 980576102 2
NEW ADDRESS
7 CDL IGNITION REQUIRED IGNITION PRESENT MEDICAL TRANSPORTED 3
INTERLOCKYEs NO✓ INTERLOCKYEs No✓ vEs NO✓
8 DRIVER'S
STATE WA SEx MMOCSYY' 10 - O6 - 2004 1 2 32
9� ON DUTY STATUS AIRBAG 2 RESTR 4 EJECT 1 N USEET 2 1 INJURY
CLASS 1 NAruRE of N3uRIEs 2=
LICENSE, CNY2348 srArE vN#WA WVWDR71K97W244561 3
10� PI ATF#
TRAILER STATE TRAILER ,STATE
11 3 5 PLATE# PLATE# ROM TO
TRLR rRLR, 7 3 33
12 3 5 VIN# vI.
( FROM TO
VEH.YEAR MAKE MODEL STYLE VEHICLE TOWED TO NO
TOWEDBY GOVT VEHICLE
13 8 2007 VOLK RABBIT 4C DAMAGE YES DNO ✓ YEs❑ No✓ 7 3 34
REGISTERED OWNER INFO KEVIN LOPEZ BOYACA 2101 SW SUNSET BLVD APT C106 RENTON WA 980576102 D:2064745256 VEHICLE NO. 1 ❑
SHADE IN DAMAGED AREA 35
14❑ LIABILITY INSURANCE❑ NSURANCE CO 3 4
IN EFFECT &POLICY# 4TOP
vEnic�E CHARGE 7080TTOM 5 36
15
srnNowc YES[:]NO[:] CITATION# 6AO19796816AO197969 7 e
MOTOR PEDAL- PROPERTY DAM THR OLD MET PHONE
UNIT OZ Q ❑ PEDESTRIAN ❑ D:2063009060
VEHICLE CYCLE: OWNER YES NO ✓
16�
LAST NAME BUCHANAN FIRST NAME JULIA MIDDLEI /
INITIAL
❑
17 STREET ❑ 138 SW 157TH ST APT 107 CITY BUR►EN ST, WA ZIP 37
981662536 4
NEW ADDRESS
18❑ CDL IGNITION REQUIRED IGNITION PRESENT MEDICALTRANSFORTED. 38
INTERLOCKYEs No✓ (NTERLOCKYEs NO✓ yEs No✓
19 DRIVER'S STATE WA SEY F I D.O.B. 10 25 1973 ❑ 39
LICENSE# MMDDYY -
HELMET INJURY' NATURE OF INJURIES 40
20❑ ON DUTY❑ STATUS' AIRBAG 2 RESTR 4 EJECT 1 USE 2 CLASS 1 ❑
21 LICENSLATE E CJU8340 TATE WA VIN# KNMAT2MV7GP647848 41
22❑ STATE TILER PATE# STATE ❑ 42
PLATE#
23 TRLR kRLR 43
UIN#. 'IN#.
VEH.YEAR 2016 MAKE /yJ$$ MODEL ROGUE STYLE 4C VEHICLE TOWED TO BLIN
TOWED BY GOV HI 44
24 DAMAGE YES NO YES NO✓
REGISTERED OWNER INFO OWNEDBYDRIVER VEHICLE NO,2
SHADE IN DAMAGED AREA
2 3 4
LIABILITY INSURANCE INSURANCECO ALLSTATE 807811334
IN EFFECT &POLICY# 9TOP
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OFFICER'S NAME(PRINT) OFFICER PHONE BADGE OR ID# AGENCY
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26
JOSEPH MELLO 13020 WA0171300
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PART A 3000-345-159(R 11/18)
POLIICFETRAFFICN CORRECTION REPORT NO. EG87021
COLLISION REPORT III III III III III 111
1591972 CASE# 26-2158
ADDITIONAL PERSONS INVOLVED(PASSENGERS AND/OR WITNESSES ONLY)
NAME BUCHANAN MERLEA
(LAST,FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL}
ADDRESS&PHONE#
12032 71ST AVE S APT E278 SEATTLE WA 98178 2064232818 SEX' M MMooYYYv 05 — 29 — 1950
PASSENGER WITNESS UNIT# SEAT AIRBAG RESTR. EJECT HELMET INJURY NATURE OF INJURIES
2 POS. 3 2 4 1 USE CLASS 11 ---�
'NAME
(LAST FIRS,MIDDLE INITIAL)
ADDRESS&PHONE#
S ' D.O
EX .B.MMDD —F L----------�
YYYY
EAT HELMETNJURY URE OF
PASSENGER ❑WITNESS UNIT# S AIRBAG RESTR. EJECT NAT INJURIES
POS. : USE CLASS ----�
'.NAME
(LAST,FIRST,MIDDLE INITIAL)
ADDRESS&PHONE#
SEX' D.O.B.M -T L----------�
MDDYYYY
PASSENGER WITNESS UNIT# PO
SEAT AIRBAG RESTR. EJECT HELMET INJURYSS rNATURE OF INJURIES
❑ QPOS. USE GLA — ----�
NARRATIVE
Please see subsequent narrative pages
I CERTIFY(DECLARE)UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
JOSEPH MELLO 03-19-26 12:41 AM
INVESTIGATING OFFICER'S SIGNATURE UNIT OR DIST.DET DATED PLACE SIGNED
APPROVED BY E
DAT
N/COLAS SANGDER 11350 3/19/2026 1:25:20 AM
BADGE OR ID# 13020 ORI# ( WA0171300 TIME POLICE DISPATCHED'; 5:55 PM TIME POLICE ARRIVED 5:55 PM
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REPORT NO.` EG87021 CASE# 26-2158 O COLLI COLLISION TIME
OF 03/18/26 17:45
COLLI
NARRATIVE
26-2158
This incident was captured on my body worn video camera. This report is a summary of events that
occurred and is not an exact sequencing of events. Statements have been paraphrased and
summarized.
On 03-18-2026 1 was working as a police officer in a fully marked, department issued uniform,
patrolling in a marked police vehicle for the city of Renton. At approximately 1755 hours I was
dispatched to a non-injury collision at the intersection of SW Sunset Blvd/Rainier Ave S, City of
Renton, County of King, State of Washington.
I was originally dispatched to a vehicle versus pedestrian call at the same address. When 1 arrived on
scene, I was notified by Officer Battle of a separate collision that occurred. Officer Battle advised the
vehicles involved in the separate collision pulled in at O'Reilly Auto Parts located at 307 Rainier Ave
S.
The following are the vehicles and parties involved:
Unit 1: silver 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit (license plate#CNY2348/WA).
Unit 2: white 2016 Nissan Rogue (license plate# CJU8340/WA).
Driver of Unit 1: Kevin U. Lopez Boyaca (DOB 10-06-2004).
Driver of Unit 2: Julia 1. Buchanan (DOB 10-25-1973).
Passenger of Unit 2: Merle A. Buchanan (DOB 05-29-1950).
All parties involved were positively identified via WADL's.
I met Kevin, Julia, and Merle on the east side of the business with their vehicles. 1 observed the
following: The Nissan had almost unnoticeable damage, but I observed minor rear end damage. The
rear end had a few minor chips in the plastic bumper, and I did not notice any other damage to the
vehicle. I observed the Volkswagen had severe front-end damage to the vehicle. The Volkswagen's
hood to the vehicle was bent open which exposed the engine compartment and metal/wires to the
vehicle. Also, the front driver's side fender had been severely damaged to the point where it made it
difficult to enter the driver's seat.
I spoke with Julia, and she advised the following occurred: Julia was in lane three of eastbound traffic
at the intersection of SW Sunset Blvd/Rainier Ave S. Julia was stuck in traffic likely as a result from
the recent vehicle vs pedestrian collision that occurred in the same intersection. Julia had about three
vehicles in front of her and was slowly moving east. Julia had her left turn signal activated to turn
northbound onto Rainier Ave S. While Julia had just came to a complete stop before the intersection,
she was struck from behind by Unit 1. After the collision occurred she relocated with Unit 1 to the
O'Reilly Auto Parts store.
Julia was able to identify Kevin as the driver of Unit 1 and the sole occupant as well.
spoke with Kevin, and it became apparent that Kevin's primary language was Spanish. I used AXON
Assistant to assist in translation with my conversation throughout my entire contact with him. Kevin
advised the following occurred: Kevin was directly behind Unit 2 for eastbound traffic at SW Sunset
Blvd/Rainier Ave S. Kevin drove eastbound and said that Unit 2 had made an abrupt stop while in
their lane. Kevin said he was unable to stop his vehicle in time to prevent a collision and ultimately
collided with the rear of Unit 2.
Kevin said that he felt that the collision was not his fault because of the abrupt stop made by Unit 2.
The proximate cause for the collision was that Unit 1 followed too closely to Unit 2 and did not allow a
reasonable amount of separation between the two units. As a result, Unit 1 collided with Unit 2 when
Unit 2 came to a complete stop as a result of traffic conditions.
gathered Julia's driver's license, insurance information, and contact information. 1 gathered Kevin's
driver's license and contact information. Kevin advised he recently purchased the Volkswagen and
did not have insurance for the vehicle.
I conducted a subsequent WADOL query for both drivers. 1 received a WADOL return that Kevin's
driver's license was Suspended/Revoked in the 2nd Degree as of 03-16-2026.
1 have probable cause to believe that Kevin U. Lopez Boyaca (DOB 10-06-2004) committed the crime
of Driving While License was Suspended/Revoked in the 2nd Degree (RCW 46.20.342.1 B), by
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OF 03/18/26 17:45
COLLI
NARRATIVE
operating a motor vehicle upon a public roadway while their driver's license was in
suspension/revocation status.
I advised Kevin he was being placed under arrest, and I placed him into handcuffs without further
incident. I searched Kevin incident to arrest and found nothing of evidentiary value.
I read Kevin his Miranda Warning verbatim from my department issued code book. Kevin said he
understood his rights. I had asked Kevin if he knew his license was suspended, and he replied that he
did not. I told Kevin that his license was likely suspended as a result from his DUI arrest that took
place in February of this year. Kevin said that he thought he would be notified if anything came of the
arrest, but claimed he was not told his license was being suspended.
I made the decision to cite Kevin and release him into the custody of his friend who arrived on scene.
I released Kevin from custody and gave his small property back to him.
I issued Kevin a Sector citation for DWLS in the 2nd Degree (RCW46.20.342.1 B), Following Vehicle
Too Closely (RCW 46.61.145.1), and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance (RCW
46.30.020).
1 advised Kevin that he would receive his citations in the mail.
I provided Kevin and Julia each with a copy of the exchange of information sheet.
I took photos of both vehicles and uploaded them to evidence.com.
This concludes my involvement in this case.
I certify (declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the foregoing
is true and correct.
Electronically signed by J. Mello #13020 on 03/19/2026 @ 0030 hours in Renton WA.
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