Police identify woman, 61, killed crossing Silver Spring road
Summary
Pedestrian Hit Silver Spring New Hampshire in Silver Spring, New Hampshire: Hanna Wegayehou, 61, of Silver Spring was struck by a black SUV with tinted windows while crossing Crestmoor Drive at Colesville Road in Silver Spring on Friday, June 19, 2026, just before 1:15 p.m. First responders found her in the road in critical condition and she was pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts. The driver of the SUV fled the scene and remained at large, last seen heading north on Colesville Road toward New Hampshire Avenue at 1:17 p.m. The Montgomery County Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the fatal hit-and-run.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hanna Wegayehou | Pedestrian | Fatal |
| Unnamed Cyclist | Cyclist | Fatal |
| Unknown driver of a black SUV with tinted windows | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Police identify woman, 61, killed crossing Silver Spring road