Two children struck by vehicle on Arkansas Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.

Modified Date:

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 1:06pm

Accident Date:

Friday, January 29, 2016

Boy, Girl Struck by Vehicle in Northwest DC

Two juveniles were struck by a vehicle in Northwest Washington Friday morning. Police say the victims, a boy and girl, were struck in the 4400 block of Arkansas Avenue NW. Their ages were not provided. Both were conscious and breathing when they were taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is not known at this time. Police did not comment on the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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Type: Pedestrian Accident

Roadway:

Arkansas Avenue NW

City:

Washington D.C.

Area:

Washington, DC