The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal crash in Northeast.
The preliminary investigation determined that on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 6:41 p.m., the operator of a 2012 Infiniti FX35 was traveling at a high rate of speed on Eastern Avenue, Northeast, approaching the intersection of Bunker Hill Road. The Infiniti ran a red light and struck a 2022 Hyundai Tucson that was crossing the intersection on a green light. The Infiniti then lost control, crossed the double yellow lines and struck a 2024 Fengyuan Rossi scooter that was occupied by two females, causing the females to be ejected from the scooter. The Infiniti then struck a tree and stopped in a field.
DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and transported the operator of the Infiniti and one of the females who was on the scooter to a local hospital for treatment. The other female who was on the scooter was pronounced dead on the scene.
The decedent has been identified as 21-year-old Maryori Daniela Sanchez-Marchan of Riverdale, MD.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
CCN: 24132794
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