Document: Man Dead After Being Struck by Vehicle

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 9, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Traffic | Victims |

The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Major Crash Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a man after a vehicle struck him on Jan. 7.

According to MPD documents, an unknown vehicle was traveling westbound on Suitland Parkway, SE, when it struck an adult male pedestrian at the intersection of Stanton Road, SE, and fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital for treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as 22-year-old Kevin Wims.

Anyone with knowledge about the incident should contact MPD.