Document: October 9 Traffic Fatality

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Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives are investigating a traffic incident that occurred on Oct. 9.

At approximately 6:00 a.m. on Oct. 9 on the 1200 block of New York Avenue, NE, a vehicle hit a pedestrian who was on a crosswalk. The vehicle fled and the victim was transported to a local hospital, according to the press release.

On Oct. 20, the victim, 35-year-old Elizabeth Burdette, succumbed to her injuries, according to the press release.