Rogue hit-and-run driver kills woman, injures 8 kids after crashing into DC birthday party
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A tragic incident unfolded in suburban Washington, D.C., when a hit-and-run driver crashed into an outdoor birthday celebration, resulting in the death of a woman and injuring eight children, authorities reported.

The collision occurred in Bladensburg, Maryland, and left a total of thirteen individuals injured, as confirmed by both the city’s police department and the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department.

In a statement, Bladensburg Police revealed that the children harmed in the incident ranged from just 1 year old to 17 years old.


A gold car crashed into a white party tent at night with red emergency lights flashing.
Thirteen people in total were hurt in the crash. Jocelyn Route/Facebook

Images and footage shared across social media depicted the alarming scene—a sedan lodged beneath a white tent on the lawn of a residential property.

After initially fleeing the scene on foot, the driver eventually surrendered to law enforcement officials.


Emergency vehicles at the scene of a car crash in Maryland.
After initially running away, the driver eventually turned himself into police. Michael Campbell/Facebook

The 66-year-old man has been interviewed by investigators who are consulting with prosecutors about what criminal charges to file.

The woman killed was identified as Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez, 31, of Washington. At least three adults and one child remained in the hospital Sunday, police said.

Police initially said nine children were injured and their ages ranged from 2 to 9 years old.

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