Zagory Leo Hill, 18, Second Decedent in Double Fatal Crash on Southern Ave, SE

Monday, July 15, 2024

The Metropolitan Police Department has identified the second decedent in the investigation of a double fatal crash that occurred on Southern Avenue.

The Major Crash Team’s preliminary investigation reveals that on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., a silver BMW sedan was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed south in the 4100 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. United States Park Police and Anne Arundel County Police were in active pursuit of the BMW which was wanted in connection with multiple robberies.

Evidence on scene reveals as the BMW was traveling southbound at an apparent high rate of speed, it lost control, veered right, and mounted the west curb sidewalk. The BMW continued south striking a tree with such force, it caused the vehicle to split in half and the front part rotated until stopping against an iron fence.

An occupant of the BMW was ejected from the vehicle and attempted to flee from the crash but was immediately apprehended by police. A 19-year-old male, of Southeast was charged with Fugitive from Justice. He was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

D.C. Fire and EMS, and responding officers, removed two occupants from the vehicle. Both were pronounced deceased on scene. One of the decedents is 17-year-old Dashawn Harris of Southeast.

The D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, along with MPD investigators, have identified the second decedent as 18-year-old Zagory Leo Hill of District Heights, MD.

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the BMW was identified by the VIN number as being used in an armed robbery.

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: 24101042