The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that it is investigating a fatal crash in Northeast Washington, D.C. The incident occured on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 6:41 p.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the operator of a 2012 Infiniti FX35 was speeding on Eastern Avenue, Northeast, approaching the intersection of Bunker Hill Road. The Infiniti ran a red light and collided with a 2022 Hyundai Tucson crossing the intersection on a green light. The Infiniti subsequently lost control, crossed the double yellow lines and struck a 2024 Fengyuan Rossi scooter that was being ridden by two females.
DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and transported the operator of the Infiniti and one of the women from the scooter to a local hospital. The other woman from the scooter was pronounced dead on the scene. The department is withholding the identity of the deceased woman pending notification of next of kin.
The MPD encourages anyone with information about this incident to call the police at (202) 727 -9099 or text their information to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
