The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash involving a hit and run driver.
On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at approximately 7:04 p.m., First District officers responded to the area of C Street and 16 Street, Northeast for reports of a crash. On scene they found an adult male pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on the sidewalk on the south side of the 1500 block of C Street, Northeast.
DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene. Despite all lifesaving measures, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 66-year-old Ronnie Clark, of Northeast, DC.
The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect vehicle, a 2010 Nissan Murano, was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control, striking a curb and mounting the sidewalk. The driver fled the scene on foot after the crash. Detectives from MPD’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are working to identify the driver.
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: 24198958
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