Document: Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck by a Car

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The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Major Crash Investigations Unit is investigating a traffic fatality that killed a man on Oct. 17 on the 1700 block of L Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, the investigation revealed that a man was riding a bicycle eastbound on the 1700 block of L Street, NW in the bicycle lane. As the cyclist crossed Connecticut Avenue, NW, he was struck by a silver 2014 Toyota Camry that was traveling northbound on Connecticut Avenue, NW. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries on Oct. 21. He was identified as 24-year-old Nijad Huseynov.

The driver of the Toyota Camry stayed on the scene.