Teenager dies in collision between car and stolen scooter, Washington DC police say

WASHINGTON – Police are investigating after two teenagers were thrown from a scooter in an accident Thursday that left one dead.

Investigators say a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were riding a stolen Fly Wing 150cc scooter when an oncoming black vehicle struck the scooter as it made a left turn toward Halley Place, Southeast.

The car struck the scooter head-on, throwing both teens from the scooter, MPD said in a news release Friday. The 16-year-old, later identified as Da’Ron Ross, died in the crash. The other teen was taken to a nearby hospital for assistance and is expected to survive.

The car that struck the scooter drove away before police arrived. There is currently no information on vehicle or driver descriptions.

Anyone with information is asked to call Criminal Investigation at (202) 727-9099 or text the department’s tip line at 50411.