One person is dead after being struck by a car on the National Mall.
Richard Greenstein and his wife Rhonda Ratner were crossing Madison Drive at 12th Street in the National Mall on Sunday November 15, 2009 at about 12:00 pm. Both were in the marked crosswalk. A vehicle backing up on Madison Drive struck both of these pedestrians. Both Richard Greenstein and Rhoda Ratner were injured after being struck and were transported to George Washington University Hospital.
Rhonda Ratner was treated and released with minor injuries.
Richard Greenstein was admitted to the hospital and succumbed to his injuries on Monday November 16, 2009. Mr. Greenstein is a 76 year old male from Northwest Washington, DC.
United States Park Police Crash Reconstructionists and Detectives are investigating this incident.
The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene for the investigation.
The driver’s name is not being released at this time pending consultation with the United States Attorney’s Office.
The cause of death will be determined after examination by the Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia.
Anyone who witnessed this crash is requested to contact United States Park Police Detective Freeman at (202) 610-8760.
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