Document: Woman Dead After Being Struck by Vehicle in Northeast, DC

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The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Major Crash Unit is investigating a traffic fatality that killed a woman on the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Sheriff Road, NE, on Sept. 20.

According to MPD documents, a 2001 GMC Yukon was traveling northwest through the intersection and crossed the intersection with the green light. As the vehicle crossed the intersection, it struck the woman, whom passed away at the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene.

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.