Silver Spring Man Killed In Washington, D.C. Hit And Run

SILVER SPRING, MD — Rakesh Patel, a 33-year-old man from Silver Spring, died after a suspect got into Patel's car and hit him in a Washington, D.C. intersection before driving away.

The hit and run occurred at the intersection of 18th Street and Florida Avenue Tuesday just after 8 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department said. Patel's car was a dark silver Mercedes E350 with Ohio license plate EVB5183.

Patel was a doctor who had trained at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

"We are heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Dr. Rakesh (Rick) Patel," said MedStar Washington in a tweet. "He served his residency here, had completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases, and was currently training as a Critical Care fellow. Dr. Patel will be greatly missed."

Metropolitan Police are asking anyone with information about the hit and run to call them at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.