Shock turns to grief after 1 killed, 13 injured in hit-and-run at child’s birthday party

WASHINGTON - Initial shock has turned to grief after a deadly hit-and-run at a birthday party in Prince George’s County.

The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. Saturday where a group of family and friends had gathered under a large tent outside a home in the 4100 block of 56th Avenue. Authorities say a car slammed into the crowd in a community where families regularly gather for celebrations.

Community mourns

The driver fled on foot, leaving chaos behind. 

Six adults and eight children were injured. One adult, 31-year-old Ashley Hernandez Guiterrez of Washington, D.C., did not survive.

Neighbors say they’re devastated by what happened.

The driver, a 66-year-old man, later turned himself in. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Shock turns to grief after deadly birthday party crash

Initial shock has turned to grief after a deadly hit-and-run at a birthday party in Prince George’s County.

More details upcoming

As of Monday, one child and three adults remained hospitalized in stable condition.

Bladensburg Police are expected to hold a press conference with updates later in the day.

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