UPDATE: November 26 at 3:56 p.m.
The identity of the female pedestrian who Seth Schrammeck was accused of hitting and killing with his car has been released by the Spokane County Medical Examiner.
Ashley Lane, 35, was killed following the incident on November 14, that occurred at North Sullivan Road and East Broadway Avenue in Spokane Valley.
The Medical Examiner’s report stated the cause of death as blunt force injuries.
UPDATE: November 20 at 6:48 p.m.
Seth Schrammeck, accused of hitting and killing a pedestrain in Spokane Valley on November 14, had his arraignment hearing at the Spokane County Courthouse.
Schrammeck pleaded not guilty to one count of vehicular homicide related to the crash near East Broadway Avenue and North Sullivan Road.
Deputies reported that Schrammeck claimed he didn’t see the woman he hit until it was too late.
He admitted to drinking that evening and registered a blood alcohol level of 0.03.
Schrammeck’s defense requested amended conditions of release to allow him to travel from Washington to Idaho for work while awaiting trial.
He has a trial readiness hearing scheduled for January 2026, with the trial set to begin on February 9.
UPDATE: November 17 at 9:20 p.m.
In court, the judge upheld Schrammeck’s bond at $25,000.
His arraignment is scheduled for November 20 at 3:00 p.m.
The judge emphasized the importance of attending the hearing, stating that failure to appear could result in a bench warrant for his arrest.
The identity of the woman killed in the crash has not yet been released by the coroner.
UPDATE: November 15, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Deputies arrested a driver Friday night after he allegedly crashed into and killed a person in Spokane Valley.
According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in the 800 block of North Sullivan Road. Deputies said the car, driven by 29-year-old Seth Schrammeck, was heading south on Sullivan when it struck a woman who was crossing the street. She later died from her injuries.
Deputies said Schrammeck was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and that he was allegedly impaired at the time of the crash. They also said two children were in his car.
Schrammeck was booked into the Spokane County Jail for vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE: November 14, 2025 at 10:45 p.m.
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A possible fatality crash involving a car and a pedestrian closed down the area of North Sullivan Road and East Broadway Avenue on Friday evening.
The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. and appears to have killed one person. NonStop Local personnel at the scene observed law enforcement detaining one individual.
Police remained on scene for several hours investigating the incident, however, officials have not released any further information at this time.
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
