A 66-year-old man turned himself in after a fatal hit-and-run at a child’s birthday party in Prince George’s County, Maryland, killing one woman and injuring 13 other people. The incident occurred on Saturday night when the suspect reportedly drove into a group of partygoers gathered in a yard tent. According to authorities, the incident is being investigated as a hit-and-run, with the driver identified as the 66-year-old man.
The deceased victim has been identified as Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez, a 31-year-old resident of Washington, D.C. In total, 13 other people were injured, including eight minors and five adults. Six of the juvenile victims have been treated and released, and one has been admitted and is in stable condition. Three adult victims have been admitted to the hospital and are in stable condition, one is pending treatment, and one has been released.
The incident took place in Bladensburg, approximately six miles from Washington, D.C., according to the FOX 5 DC report. The suspect allegedly drove into the group at around 10 p.m. Saturday. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to call the Bladensburg Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 301-864-6080. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Bladensburg Police Department for additional comment.