A d. C. Metro police department patrol car.
A D.C. Metro Police Department patrol car.

Pedestrian in wheelchair killed in Northwest DC hit-and-run crash

November 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A pedestrian in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning at the intersection of 8th Street and Florida Avenue, Northwest, in a tragic hit-and-run crash.

The incident occurred around 5:44 a.m. on Nov. 10 when a black sedan traveling eastbound on Florida Avenue hit the victim, who was crossing outside of a designated crosswalk. The driver fled the scene, leaving the pedestrian critically injured.

The victim, identified as 40-year-old Brianna Anderson of no fixed address, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

Investigators are searching for the driver and the vehicle involved in the crash. They urge anyone with information to contact the department at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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