BLADENSBURG, Md. — A sad update to a tragic mass casualty event in Bladensburg Saturday.
Police say an outside birthday party was going on around 56th Avenue.
Just after 10pm a car was traveling in reverse when it crashed into a tent where several attendees were gathered, killing one person, and injuring 13 others.
The collision claimed the life of 31-year-old Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez, of Washington D.C.
Woman dies after hit & run driver crashes into birthday tent in Bladensburg
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Among those hurt, eight are children ranging in age from 1 to 17-years-old.
One child remains stable at the hospital, while six others were treated and released.
Of the five surviving adults, three were hospitalized.
Neighbors react to the deadly collision
The driver initially fled the scene, but turned themselves into police less than 24-hours later.
Police identified the driver as 66-year-old Sunday Joseph, of Washington D.C.
Although investigators do not believe there was any malicious intent, Joseph has been charged with negligent vehicular manslaughter and issued a slew of hit and run related traffic citations.
Detectives are still working to determine if alcohol and speed played a factor.
In the meantime, Joseph is being held without bail. He's next due in court on January 30, 2026.
"The judge granted the State's request to hold the defendant without bond, which we find appropriate given the seriousness of this case and his attempt to flee the scene after the accident," said Prince George's County State's Attorney Tara Jackson.
