MPD Investigates Traffic Fatality of Delaverlure Dunbar, 39 in Northwest

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating the death of a man after a traffic crash on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

At approximately 1:01 a.m., an adult male pedestrian was crossing 16th Street in or about the south crosswalk at 16th Street and Newton Street, Northwest. As the pedestrian was crossing the street, a Toyota Camry travelling northbound on 16th Street, struck the pedestrian, and fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 39-year-old Delaverlure Dunbar, of Northwest, DC.

Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

CCN: 24009606