Crime & Safety

Police Looking For Hit-And-Run Driver In Southeast DC

A pedestrian was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a white truck, police said.

WASHINGTON, DC — The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public's assistance in locating a driver involved in a hit-and-run at the intersection of 19th and Q Streets, SE.

At about 4:50 a.m. April 18, a pedestrian was crossing 19th Street, SE, when a white truck turned left and struck the victim, police said. The truck sped away from the scene and the victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to theTEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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