Elderly Woman Dies After Carjacking at DC Hospital: Incident Sparks Safety Concerns

An elderly woman tragically died after the vehicle she was in became the target of a carjacking that crashed into a building in Washington, D.C.

The elderly parent was accompanying her adult daughter to Washington Hospital Center. However, the police authorities later recovered the car after it crashed in the U.S. attorney's office and stated that the suspect involved in the crime is now detained.

Carjacking at D.C. Hospital Center

The tragic car incident occured Monday afternoon, June 3, at the Washington Hospital while the elderly woman was sitting in the car as a front passenger when the driver stepped out.

However, things took a quick turn when the carjacking suspect immediately jumped into the car and drove away, according to the police.

The woman driving the car swiftly reported the crime while emphasizing that their elderly parent was still inside the vehicle.

The car took off fast but was later chased by the police. The stolen vehicle involved in the crash was later stopped when it crashed into a building at Sixth and D streets NW, close to Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office.

The officer saw the crash through their rearview mirror and witnessed the suspect attempting to flee the crime scene. The police authorities quickly intervened and arrested the female suspect.

Unfortunately, the elderly passenger was found unconscious at the crash site. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and performed life-saving measures. The elderly woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Authorities confirmed that the vehicle involved in the crash was the same one stolen from Washington Hospital Center.

Investigation and Charges

The D.C. Fire Department reported only superficial damage to the building involved in the crash. The identities of the victims and the suspect have not yet been released.

The police are currently consulting with the U.S. Attorney's Office to determine the appropriate charges for the suspect.

Assistant Washington Police Chief Darnel Robinson described the incident as a tragedy during a media briefing.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities trying to determine whether the suspect knew the elderly woman was in the car and whether the vehicle was running when it was stolen.

Safety Concerns in D.C. Amid Carjacking Rise

The alarming incident is now sending shockwaves through the community as carjacking crimes become more rampant throughout the city with reported fatalities.

The carjacking incident occurs against a backdrop of fluctuating carjacking rates in Washington, D.C. Last year, carjackings in the city more than doubled.

However, police data shows a 33% decrease in carjackings so far this year compared to the same period last year.

As the investigation continues, the community is left mourning the loss of an elderly resident in this senseless act of violence and fearing their safety as the crime rate continues to persist.

Police authorities are urging any witness to the crime or anyone with information about the fatal incident to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.