SILVER SPRING, Md. — A tragic incident occurred Wednesday morning when a 72-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Silver Spring, as reported by the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD).
The accident took place around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Randolph Road and Locksley Lane, where an off-duty officer from MCPD discovered the scene.
The victim, identified as Enyish Sergawie Asemahegne, was found with severe injuries. Despite the immediate efforts of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), she was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, Asemahegne was crossing Randolph Road when she was hit by a maroon 2005 Toyota Sienna. The driver remained at the location and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Authorities have indicated that there is no evidence of alcohol or drug impairment related to the crash.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is still active.
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