Driver of SUV flees after crashing into apartment; residents evacuated

WASHINGTON - Police say the driver of an SUV smashed their vehicle into an apartment building in Southeast, D.C. Thursday morning then fled the scene.

About 20 residents in the apartment building were evacuated after the crash that happened around 6:30 a.m. on the 5000 block of D Street.

A pregnant woman who lives in the apartment unit that the vehicle smashed into was taken to the hospital to be evaluated. One other person was assessed at the scene. No occupants were trapped after the crash.

Emergency crews are working to remove the vehicle. It is unclear if the residents will be allowed back inside.