Document: MPD Investigates a Traffic Fatality in Northwest

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a man on Feb. 12, on the 6100 block of 3rd Street, NW.

According to MPD documents, a vehicle driven by a man was traveling southbound at the location, when he crossed into the northbound lane and struck an unoccupied parked vehicle. After the initial crash, the vehicle struck another unoccupied vehicle. The vehicle came to a rest in the northbound lane facing west.

The sole occupant and driver of the vehicle died on the scene from the injuries sustained in the crash.

The man was identified as 27-year-old Francisco Efrain Sorto Mendez.

Anyone with any knowledge about the incident should contact police.