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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- January 29, 2020
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On Jan. 28, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident on Suitland Parkway (Inbound) near the Irving Street, SE exit ramp.
According to a MPD press release, officers responded to Suitland Parkway, where they observed an unconscious individual laying in the inbound lanes of travel just prior to the Irving Street, SE exit ramp.
DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined that there were no signs of life.
The decedent has been identified as a 49 year-old Cheryln Ninette Bell, of Southeast, DC.
A preliminary investigation of the traffic crash revealed Bell was crossing from the south side of Suitland Parkway, heading towards Irving Street, SE, when she was struck by an unknown vehicle.
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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