Man Arrested for Intentional Hit and Run of Young Native American Men

[Judi Lynn]

7. $750K bail set for Hoquiam man accused in fatal hit-and-run at campground

BY LISA PEMBERTON
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BY AMELIA DICKSON
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A 31-year-old Hoquiam man arrested in a Saturday’s fatal hit-and-run at a campground near Humptulips will likely face first-degree manslaughter, vehicular assault and hit-and-run charges, according to Grays Harbor County court staff.

James D. Walker was arrested Tuesday and booked into Grays Harbor County Jail. He appeared in Grays Harbor County court on Wednesday afternoon, and a judge set bail at $750,000.

In a news release issued Wednesday morning, Dave Pimentel, undersheriff at the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office, wrote: “The investigation revealed the identity of three passengers in the vehicle: a 27 year old Hoquiam woman, a 29 year old Hoquiam man and a 30 year old Hoquiam woman. These people were interviewed and the prosecutor will be reviewing their knowledge and involvement in the incident for consideration of further charges.”
 
Two men were hospitalized Saturday after a truck backed over them at the Donkey Creek Campgrounds. Authorities say it was intentional. Quinault tribal member Jimmy Smith-Kramer, 20, was taken off life support at Tacoma General at about 10 p.m. Sunday night, according to Steve Robinson, a spokesman for the tribe. The other man, Harvey Anderson, 19, was originally taken to Grays Harbor Community Hospital but is now at Tacoma General due to complications from his injuries, Robinson said.

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http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article153601264.html

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Walker charged with 2nd degree homicide for Donkey Creek incident
Wed May 31st, 2017 5:30pm



It was standing room only in the Grays Harbor County District Courtroom in Montesano before James D. Walker of Hoquiam was walked in by Grays Harbor County Jail staff.

Walker, 31, has been charged with second-degree homicide in connection with the incident at a campground in the Donkey Creek area north of Hoquiam on May 27 in which two young men were run over by a truck, killing 20-year-old Jimmy Smith-Kramer of Taholah and injuring 19-year-old Harvey Anderson of Aberdeen.

Walker also is being charged with vehicular assault, hit and run-death, and hit and run-injury.

At the preliminary hearing, Grays Harbor County District Court Judge Kyle Imler set bail at $750,000.

More:
https://www.thedailyworld.com/news/walker-charged-with-2nd-degree-homicide-for-donkey-creek-incident/