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Driver Who Hit Maryland Children’s Party Surrenders After Crash That Killed 1, Injured 13

Prosecutors consider charges following the 66-year-old driver's surrender.

Overview

  • Police say a sedan drove into an outdoor birthday party in Bladensburg on Saturday, striking attendees under a white tent on a lawn.
  • Authorities identified the woman who died as Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez, 31, of Washington.
  • Officials now confirm 13 people were injured, including children ranging in age from 1 to 17 after revising earlier preliminary counts.
  • At least three adults and one child remained hospitalized on Sunday, according to Bladensburg police.
  • Investigators interviewed the 66-year-old driver who initially fled, and they are reviewing evidence including photos and video from social media.