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Woman dead after being struck in DC crosswalk, driver flees

A driver struck a pedestrian in Northwest D.C. before fleeing the scene Saturday morning, police said.

Around 11:10 a.m., D.C. police and fire personnel responded to reports of a woman suffering critical injuries after she was struck by a white Jeep in a crosswalk at the intersection of 23rd and L streets.

Police said that the woman was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The driver did not stop, police said. A search is underway for the driver and the Jeep with Maryland license plated.

Anyone with information is asked to contact D.C. police at 202-727-9099 or via text at 50411.

A map of the area is below.

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Valerie Bonk

Valerie Bonk started working at WTOP in 2016 and has lived in Howard County, Maryland, her entire life. She's thrilled to be a reporter for WTOP telling stories on air. She works as both a television and radio reporter in the Maryland and D.C. areas.