UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Bethesda Has Died

BETHESDA, MD — A 74-year-old woman hit by a car Thursday night while crossing the street in Bethesda has died. Dona Cicy H Amarasekara of Rockville died from her injuries at a local hospital, according to Montgomery County police.

Officials said Amarasekara was hit by a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the intersection of Old Georgetown and Kingswood roads around 5:30 p.m. A preliminary investigation revealed the Jeep Grand Cherokee exited westbound I-495 and headed north onto Old Georgetown Road when it hit Amarasekara.

Police identified the driver as 45-year-old Sheikh Shehzad Parviz of Bethesda. Parviz, who was not injured, remained on the scene following the collision.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is conducting an investigation. Police ask anyone with information regarding this collision to call 240-773-6620.

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