Councilmember Charles Allen wants to crack down on dangerous driving in the District

DC council member wants to crack down on dangerous driving

D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen held a public round table on dangerous driving that went on for more than six hours Tuesday. The discussion via Zoom took place one day after the woman charged in the Rock Creek Parkway crash that killed three people was arrested. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis shares some of what was discussed during the meeting.

WASHINGTON - D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen held a public roundtable on dangerous driving that went on for more than six hours Tuesday.

The discussion via Zoom took place one day after the woman charged in the Rock Creek Parkway crash that killed three people was arrested.

The incident was at the top of the agenda.

Allen discussed legislation he introduced on traffic enforcement, how to change driver behavior, and how to accomplish both in a way that’s equitable.

Allen’s team says they’re focused on holding drivers with dangerous behaviors accountable.

Nakita Walker, the woman U.S. Park Police arrested Monday for her involvement in the fatal crash on Rock Creek Parkway, is one of those drivers the council member is targeting.

The Lexus SUV she was driving has more than 40 unpaid tickets — totaling more than $12,000 — and many of the violations are for speeding.

Many believe the current policies in place need an update to prevent what happened on Rock Creek Parkway from happening again.

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