Guilty Verdicts for Woman Who Killed Three People in 2023 Rock Creek Parkway Crash

WASHINGTON - Nakita Walker, 45, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty by a Superior Court jury today for the March 15, 2023, vehicular deaths of three people on Rock Creek Parkway, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

Walker was found guilty of three counts of involuntary manslaughter for the occupants of the car she struck, one count of fleeing a law enforcement officer, and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon of her passenger. According to the expected sentencing guidelines range, Walker faces a maximum sentence of twenty-nine and a half years in prison for these crimes.

"We continue to rid this city of those who commit homicide, said U.S. Attorney Pirro. "Their place is behind bars. Three lives were lost-a hardworking Lyft driver and two passengers who trusted they would arrive safely. Their families have endured unimaginable loss, and while nothing can undo that pain, this outcome affirms that reckless and violent actions have consequences. Justice has been served, and our thoughts remain with the victims and their loved ones."

Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt scheduled sentencing for June 5, 2026.

According to the government's evidence presented at trial, on the evening of March 14, 2023, Walker went to a movie and hung out with friends. As she was driving home in the early hours of March 15, 2023, she was pulled over by a Park Police officer for speeding and running a red light in front of him. She initially complied with the stop, then midway through she took off, reaching speeds of 100 mph on Rock Creek Parkway. While fleeing, she crossed the double-yellow lane line and crashed into another vehicle, killing all three of its occupants.

Walker was arrested on May 22, 2023, where she has been in custody since.

Joining the announcement was Chief Scott Brecht of the United States Park Police.

This case was investigated by the United States Park Police and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.

This case was prosecuted and tried by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jamie Carter.

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