Document: Pedestrian Killed on North Capitol Street, NE

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On Feb. 20, a pedestrian was hit by a car on the 5000 block of North Capitol Street, NE.

According to a press release, an individual, whose identity has not been released, was struck by a 2011 Ford Escape that was traveling Northbound. The pedestrian was transferred to a local hospital where doctors pronounced the individual as dead.

The driver of the Ford Escape remained on the scene, according to the press release. 

If anyone has information about the incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099.

This story will be updated as more information is released.