Child Critically Injured in Southeast D.C. Scooter Hit-and-Run
A 5-year-old child riding a scooter was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in Southeast D.C. The driver involved fled the scene.
Washington, DC, July 25, 2026 —
A young child has sustained critical injuries following a hit-and-run incident in Southeast Washington D.C. The victim, a 5-year-old, was reportedly riding a scooter at the time of the collision.
The incident occurred in Southeast D.C. The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision fled the scene after striking the child. Details regarding the specific location, time of the incident, and the make or model of the vehicle have not been provided.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. The condition of the child has been described as critical. No information regarding the driver or the vehicle has been released at this time. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
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