Washington D.C. Crash Report: Teen suspect tried as adult for hit and run at 12th and U

Crash Report – 12th St NW and U St NW,

Washington, D.C.

 

Report ID: 2025 May 7

NCIC#: Unknown

OFFICER ID#: Unknown

Traffic Unit(s) Involved: 1

Occupants: At least 1 in the vehicle; 1 pedestrian

Injuries/Fatalities: 1 fatality

Vehicle Damage (If Any): Unknown

Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown

Road Surface Condition: Unknown

Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Auto-pedestrian

Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): In the crosswalk

Narrative

WASHINGTON D.C. – A teen faced arrest earlier this week in connection to a hit-and-run accident that occurred early last month in downtown Washington D.C.

The incident occurred at 4:15 a.m. at the intersection of 12th Street Northwest and U Street Northwest, which is near the African-American Civil War Memorial.

The investigation indicates that 55-year-old Donnel Bracket Phillips was crossing at the intersection in a designated crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. The driver involved stopped to assess the victim before leaving the scene without rendering aid or notifying authorities.

Phillips died at the scene of the crash.

After reviewing surveillance footage, police identified and located the 17-year-old driver involved in the accident. He will be charged as an adult on first-degree murder charges.

The investigation is ongoing.

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