Document: Traffic Fatality in Downtown DC

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The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred just before midnight on Aug. 21.

According to a press release, 37-year-old Matthew Swearinge collapsed in the intersection of 16th Street and L Street, NW at 11:12 p.m. A vehicle then drove over the pedestrian. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s Text Tip Line –50411. 

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