POLICE RELEASE VEHICLE DESCRIPTION IN SEARCH FOR CONNECTICUT AVENUE HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER

Montgomery County Police have just released the first description of the hit-and-run driver's vehicle from Tuesday night's fatal accident on Connecticut Avenue near Randolph Road.

The suspect's vehicle is described as a late 1990s/early 2000s Toyota Corolla of unknown color. Damage should be to the right front corner of the vehicle, and involves the headlight assembly.

If you witnessed the collision, or have any information about the this vehicle (location, repairs made, etc.) please call police at 301-279-8000.

FATAL HIT-AND-RUN IN SILVER SPRING LAST NIGHT

Montgomery County Police are seeking witnesses to a deadly hit-and-run in Silver Spring last night.

Marlyn Eres Ali, 53, of the 3800 block of Elby Street was struck by an unidentified vehicle while crossing Connecticut Avenue at Everton Street around 8:00 PM. She died later at Suburban Hospital.

Investigators are asking the public for any information regarding the driver who fled the scene, and the make and model of the vehicle. Police believe the car has front-end damage.

The victim was struck in the southbound lanes of Connecticut Avenue.

If you can help police with this case, please call detectives at 240.773.6620.  You do not have to identify yourself to share information.