The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on April 22 on the northbound lanes of DC-295 near the Pennsylvania Avenue exit.
The victim, identified as 47-year-old Edward Pearson of Southeast, DC, was struck by a red 2005 Chrysler Sebring and subsequently by a 2013 Toyota Avalon after exiting a 2017 GMC Sierra to secure a loose truck bed cover.
Both drivers involved remained at the scene, and the Chrysler’s occupants were treated for minor injuries.
