Capitol Hill Gem, Riverby Books, Remains Closed after Owner Hit by Truck and Killed last Nov.

417 E Capitol Street, SE

So sad. The Washington Post reported:

“Mr. Cymrot died Nov. 29 at a Washington hospital of injuries suffered in a Nov. 19 traffic accident, according to his wife. He was walking near the intersection of 4th and East Capitol Streets when he was hit by a truck. Details of the accident are under investigation by D.C. police. Mr. Cymrot was 72.”