Document: Pedestrian Fatality in Northwest DC

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The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a pedestrian fatality Sept. 12 that occurred at the intersection of North Capitol Street and Channing Street, NW.

According to a press release, around 9:30 p.m., the operator of a white Hyundai Sonata struck 67-year-old Johnson Woolo Doerue while he was crossing from the east side to the west side of North Capitol Street.

The police could not specify if the driver is going to face any charges.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance. Anyone with information on the fatality is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.

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