Traffic Fatality: Intersection of New Jersey Avenue and P Street, NW

Monday, March 27, 2023

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and P Street, Northwest.

At approximately 7:31 p.m., the operator of a white Mazda CX-5 SUV struck an adult male who was operating a stand-up style scooter. The adult male was waiting to make a left turn onto P Street from New Jersey Avenue when he was struck. The striking vehicle then fled the scene. The adult male was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

On Monday, March 27, 2023, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 22-year-old Samuel Kesselman, of Northwest, DC.

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