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.
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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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The Source: The information used in this article was gathered from the Bladensburg Police Department and previous FOX 5 reporting.