The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that they are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle in Northwest Washington.
The incident occurred on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 3:27 a.m. A motorcyclist was operating a Suzuki GSX motorcycle without a helmet and was traveling westbound in the 1000 block of U Street, Northwest at a high rate of speed. The motorcyclist approached the intersection of 11th and U Streets with a red signal. At the same time, a black Toyota RAV4 was traveling northbound in the 1900 block of 11th Street, Northwest, and had a green signal at U Street. The motorcycle entered the intersection and collided with the front of the Toyota.
The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old William Edwards Jr., of Southeast, D.C. The vehicle driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the police.
The MPD is requesting those with knowledge of this incident to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
