Family of man killed in police chase-turned-hit-and-run speaks out – NBC4 Washington

A Guinean family is desperate for answers after their loved one was killed in a hit-and-run accident in downtown DC. The driver of the car was fleeing from the police.

Alpha Oumar Kake, 25, fought for his life for more than a month but died from his injuries last week.

The accident occurred Aug. 31 at 15th Street and L Street Northwest near McPherson Square.

Body-worn camera video captured the moments when a Washington police officer tried to stop a Jeep without headlights, but the Jeep took off.

According to police, the driver drove about two blocks, crossed into oncoming traffic, then ran a red light and hit Kake, who was on a moped.

According to his uncle, Kake worked as a food delivery person to earn money for his family back home in Guinea.

Kake’s uncle, who speaks French and communicated with News4 through a translator, said his nephew was nice and friendly to everyone. The two lived together.

Kake’s uncle said being home now is a heartbreaking reminder that his nephew is gone.

He hopes police find the hit-and-run driver and that it isn’t up to him to decide whether the officer made the right calls that night.

As for the D.C. Police Department’s pursuit policy, it defines a pursuit or pursuit as exceeding the local speed limit and states that officers cannot pursue solely for a traffic violation.

Police also say a number of other factors must be considered before allowing a chase, such as whether the person has committed a violent crime or poses an imminent threat, and whether a chase will endanger innocent bystanders.

According to police, the incident is currently under review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and an internal DC Police investigation is underway to determine whether there were any unwarranted actions that would be subject to disciplinary action.