The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Major Crash Unit is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Aug. 16 at the intersection of 10th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.
According to MPD documents, the pedestrian was crossing Pennsylvania Avenue, NW southbound against the light. A Kia Sorento, operated by an adult male, was traveling eastbound with the green light signal. The Kia struck the pedestrian, and the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the pedestrian was pronounced dead.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with MPD, but showed signs of impairment. He was arrested for DUI.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notifications.
