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<< Previous   of   Next >> Submitted photo  (click to enlarge) State Patrol investigators believe a Chevy Astro minivan, similar to the one pictured, was involved in the hit-and-run accident that killed Heather Trickler, 15.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Saturday, July 4, 2009 Vehicle that killed girl was Chevy Astro minivan By David Chircop Herald Writer EVERETT -- A 1995 Chevrolet Astro minivan, blue over tan in color, was the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that killed 15-year-old Heather Trickler on May 30, authorities said Saturday. Washington State Patrol detectives and the General Motors Corp. identified the car after reconstructing evidence collected at the accident scene. Photographs and identifying numbers were sent to GM, which was able to identify the year, make and model of the pieces. Authorities hope the key clue can help lead them to the driver who fled after hitting the girl late on May 30. Her body was found June 1 along U.S. 2 at the eastbound offramp to Ebey Island. Evidence showed that the minivan stopped briefly before taking off. Detectives believe the person at the wheel knows they hit someone. Detectives are seeking help in identifying the minivan involved in the hit-and-run as well as its driver and any passengers in the car. The Washington State Patrol asks people with information that might be helpful to call 360-658-2588. Herald Writer David Chircop: 425-339-3429, dchircop@heraldnet.com. Corrected from an earlier version to note the color of the suspected vehicle involved and clarify the date of death. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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