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“Free2Move Public Service Announcement”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I rented a free2move car over the weekend. I actually decided to do a nice deed and put gas in the car for the next person because I had time, something I always try to do. When I submitted my gas receipt for an account credit, I got an email stating I had 30 days to use the credit. I was super disappointed as there was never a 30-day use restriction on using the credit before and it was never announced nor was I personally notified of the change. I don’t need to rent a car every month so I just threw away $25. (more…)

MPD Report on Tuesday’s Multi Car Crash in front of the Zoo, The driver of the Tesla Died on Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 7:50 a.m., a 2019 Tesla Model 3, occupied by five subjects, was traveling southbound in the left travel lane in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The Tesla crossed the solid-double yellow lines into the northbound lane of travel, struck a 2018 Toyota C-HR, and then struck a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-350, head-on. A 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, that was also traveling northbound, then struck the passenger side of the Tesla. (more…)

Update: DC giving out free steering wheel locks if you own a 2011-2021 Kia or Hyundai

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that DC residents who own a 2011-2021 Kia or Hyundai vehicle are eligible to receive a free steering wheel lock from an MPD District station starting this Friday, February 24. MPD is partnering with Kia and Hyundai corporations to combat motor vehicle theft after a social media challenge that encourages using a USB cable to steal these types of cars led to a substantial increase in Kia and Hyundai car thefts. (more…)

“Councilmember Allen Introduces Legislation Mandating 7,500 Electric Vehicle Charing Stations by 2027”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Councilmember Allen’s office:

“Recognizing the growing demand for electric vehicles far outpaces the current charging infrastructure in the District, Councilmember Charles Allen is introducing legislation to put the District on track to install at a minimum 7,500 charging stations in every part of the District by 2027, with every member of the Council signed on to the bill as a co-introducer.

The “Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Access, Readiness, and Sustainability Amendment Act of 2023” would dramatically scale up the number of electric vehicle charging stations in the city.

As of 2021, the District has somewhere between 5,200 and 6,000 electric vehicles on the road on any given day, but only around 250 charging locations. (more…)

Sunday night: “Crash with vehicle striking a building 15th St & Mass. Ave NW with multiple injuries.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DC Fire and EMS sent at 7:05pm Sunday night:

“Crash with vehicle striking a building 15th St & Mass. Ave NW with multiple injuries. 6 patients being transported to various hospitals, including 1 with critical life threatening injuries. No structural damage.”

“Update crash with vehicle striking building 15th St & Mass. Ave NW. 2 vehicles involved with 1 striking building. In addition to 6 patients transported, 3 additional evaluated & declined further medical treatment. All patients were from vehicles. No structural damage.”

Update from MPD:

“Traffic Fatality: 15th Street and Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest (more…)

“are wheel thieves worried about their safety? seen these on any other vehicles?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

saw this hybrid Toyota SUV up on these on our walk this morning – from a distance I thought it was just a bad wheel upgrade – on Newton near Brown in MtP. All 4 wheels. I’m strongly assuming wheel theft but the upgrade from plastic crates is interesting.”

“Guni wheels are used for moving a car around a body shop or garage. not driving on roads. (more…)

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