photo courtesy DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported just before 11pm Saturday night:
“Car reported in water – near Roosevelt Bridge – one out of water – checking on report of others possibly inside vehicle”
“Car into Potomac – off of Rock Creek Parkway. 1 occupant out – says as many as 2 others inside car – now in the water. Divers headed in.”
“2 hrs in & still looking for car & possibly additional occupants in Potomac near Roosevelt Bridge”
“2 occupants / victims have now been located inside car that went into Potomac near Roosevelt Bridge around 22:50”
NBC Washington reported:
“U.S. Park Police said the car was speeding down Ohio Drive when the driver lost control and crashed into the river.”