Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian in Northeast

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an ongoing investigation into a fatal traffic crash involving a pedestrian in Northeast.

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, roughly around 9:52 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast. The individual was crossing the road outside of a designated crosswalk when a stolen Hyundai Elantra, moving southbound on Minnesota Avenue, hit her and then escaped the scene.

The pedestrian was promptly taken to a local hospital with critical injuries. Following this, the Hyundai Elantra was recovered by MPD.

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the pedestrian ultimately succumbed to her injuries and was declared deceased.

The victim was identified as 39-year-old Tiffany Amanda Pippen, who did not have a fixed residential address.

MPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to get in touch with police at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip to the department’s Text Tip Line at 50411. No action should be taken by the individuals.