The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an investigation into a fatal crash involving an MPD member that occurred on Nov 30. An unmarked MPD cruiser, driven by an on-duty Commander, collided with a speeding, unregistered motorcycle at the intersection of Columbia Road and 13th Street, NW. The motorcycle operator was ejected and pronounced deceased, while the MPD member was uninjured and has been placed on administrative leave. Detectives are working to identify the deceased motorcycle operator.
