Document: UPDATE MPD Investigating Fatal Crash in Northeast

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an ongoing investigation into a fatal crash in Northeast. The preliminary findings show that the incident occurred on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, around 6:41 p.m., when the operator of a 2012 Infiniti FX35, moving at a high rate of speed on Eastern Avenue, Northeast, failed to obey a red traffic light signal at the intersection of Bunker Hill Road.

The vehicle then collided with a 2022 Hyundai Tucson that was correctly crossing the intersection following a green light. After the initial impact, the Infiniti lost control, crossed the double yellow lines, and hit a 2024 Fengyuan Rossi scooter carrying two females. The force of the collision ejected the two females from the scooter and sent the Infiniti into a nearby tree where it came to a final stop in a field.

DC Fire and EMS personnel at the scene quickly responded, taking the driver of the Infiniti and one of the females from the scooter to a local hospital for necessary care. The second woman on the scooter was tragically pronounced dead at the scene by the attending personnel.

The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Maryori Daniela Sanchez-Marchan of Riverdale, MD. MPD is urging anyone who has any information regarding this incident to contact them at (202) 727- 9099 or text their tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.