A driver struck a pedestrian in Northwest D.C. before fleeing the scene Saturday morning, police said.
Around 11:10 a.m., D.C. police and fire personnel responded to reports of a woman suffering critical injuries after she was struck by a white Jeep in a crosswalk at the intersection of 23rd and L streets.
Police said that the woman was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The driver did not stop, police said. A search is underway for the driver and the Jeep with Maryland license plated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact D.C. police at 202-727-9099 or via text at 50411.
A map of the area is below.

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