Sam Kesselman was heading to work on a scooter when an SUV struck him and sped off at New Jersey Avenue and P Street NW around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, the outlet says citing police and family.
Meanwhile, the recent Cornell University graduate has been put into a medically-induced coma due to the serious brain injury he suffered.
Metropolitan police have since released surveillance footage of the suspect vehicle, believed to be a white Mazda CX-5.
Authorities are offering a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest and indictment.
Anyone with information is urged to call the police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
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