Cyclist sought after hit-and-run leaves woman injured in Northwest DC
Washington, DC — Police are searching for a bicyclist who struck a pedestrian and fled the scene Monday evening in Northwest, leaving the victim hospitalized, officials said Wednesday.
The incident happened around 7:00 p.m. on September 22 in the 1700 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. Investigators said the suspect, riding a bicycle, collided with an adult female pedestrian and continued on without stopping or identifying himself.
youtube.com/watch?time_continue=39&v=tf-j0cTPTp8&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmpdc.dc.gov%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjg2NjYResponding officers found the woman unconscious but breathing. DC Fire and EMS transported her to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries.
The suspect was captured on nearby surveillance video, which police have released to the public in hopes of generating leads.
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person responsible. Tips can be shared by calling 202-727-9099 or by texting 50411 to the MPD’s anonymous tip line.
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Key Points
- A bicyclist struck a woman on Columbia Road NW around 7:00 p.m. Monday and fled
- The victim was found unconscious but breathing and taken to the hospital
- Police released surveillance footage and are offering up to $1,000 for information