[PR] Traffic Fatality: 1400 Block of Southern Avenue, SE

Friday, February 7, 2020

Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality involving a pedestrian that occurred on Friday, February 7, 2020, in the 1400 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast.  

At approximately 6:04 am, a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling south in the 1400 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast, when it evasively maneuvered to the right and collided with a Metro Bus to avoid striking a pedestrian. The Metro Bus then struck the pedestrian, causing the pedestrian to be trapped under the bus. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and extricated the pedestrian. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead on scene. 

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

This case remains under investigation. 

Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.