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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- February 10, 2020
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On Feb. 8, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident on the 1400 block of Southern Avenue, SE.
According to a MPD press release, a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling south in the 1400 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast, when it evasively maneuvered to the right and collided with a Metro Bus to avoid striking a pedestrian.
The Metro Bus then struck the pedestrian, causing the pedestrian to be trapped under the bus.
DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and extricated the pedestrian. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead on scene.
The victim was identified as 38 year-old Rickey Carey, of no fixed address.
This case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099.
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