WASHINGTON - Two women were hit by what officials believe is a trash truck Friday afternoon.
What we know:
Officials say two pedestrians were struck at the intersection of Upshur Street and Georgia Ave in Petworth around 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
The vehicle fled the scene, per officials. Officials say they have located a white and green trash truck labeled "244" with "WB Waste Solutions LLC" on the side in connection with the crash.
The victims have been identified as two adult females. Both were on an electric bike together when they were struck.
Ward 4 DC Councilmember Janeese Lewis George posted on social media that one of the victims in the crash died.