Pedestrian Fatally Struck

Washington – The United States Park Police is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred around 8:20 p.m. on Maine Avenue Southwest in Washington, D.C.  A vehicle struck a pedestrian in the westbound lanes of Maine Avenue just west of the 14^th Street overpass.  The pedestrian was transported to George Washington Memorial Hospital where they were pronounced dead at approximately 8:40 p.m. 

 The following road closures will remain in effect during the investigation:

  -Westbound Maine Avenue at 12^th Street

            -Westbound I-395 ramp to Maine Avenue
            -Eastbound Maine Avenue SW at East Basin Drive

At this stage of the investigation, the identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.