A 75-year-old man was killed Wednesday and a child was injured after a driver fleeing police hit them near the National Mall, authorities say.
, officers tried to stop the car, which had an expired registration, at the intersection of 17th and Constitution, NW, around 1:30 p.m. The driver initially indicated that they were going to stop but quickly took off going down 17th Street.A 75-year-old man was killed Wednesday and a child was injured after they were hit by a driver fleeing police near the National Mall, authorities say.
The suspect then ran a red light, hitting the man and a 13-year-old, who are relatives. Officials performed lifesaving measures and transported the 75-year-old victim to the hospital in critical condition but he later succumbed to his injuries.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bloomingdale mall owner acquires Louis Joliet MallThe new owner of Louis Joliet Mall has been buying malls around the country for the past 10 years, including several in Chicago and its suburbs.
Read more »
2 men try to abduct teen girl from Willow Grove Mall, police sayPolice are searching for two men accused of trying to abduct a teen girl at the Willow Grove Park Mall in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
Read more »
75-year-old man killed by driver fleeing Secret Service officers near National Mall in DCThe driver indicated that they would pull over, but then fled south on 17th Street NW, crossing through a red traffic light and hitting three people in the crosswalk at the intersection, Mayhair said.
Read more »
Driver kills Philly man after fleeing Secret Service near National Mall in Washington, D.C.Investigators say the fleeing driver ran a red light and hit a 13-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Read more »
1 killed, 1 injured in hit-and-run near National MallWashington D.C, law enforcement agencies are looking for a driver they say struck two people during a traffic stop.
Read more »
Massive sinkhole closes portion of Route 202 near King of Prussia mallThe closure runs in both directions on Route 202 as crews work to both stem a water main break and then patch the sinkhole.
Read more »