Readers reported yesterday afternoon: “There was a horrible motorcycle crash today on 16th St. NW at the intersection with Fuller St NW. I hope everyone survived. (more…)
driving dangerously
via MPD
From MPD:
“Investigators with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic crash that occurred on Monday, February 7, 2022, in the intersection of 9th Street and New York Avenue, Northwest.
According to the preliminary investigation, at approximately 8:35 pm, the victim’s vehicle was traveling southbound on 9th Street, Northwest. The person of interest was travelling eastbound on New York Avenue, Northwest, when it ran through a red traffic light and collided with the victim’s vehicle. The person of interest then exited their vehicle and fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported to an area hospital for life-threatening injuries.
The person and vehicle of interest were captured by a nearby camera and can be seen in the video and photos below: (more…)
“When in Navy Yard…”
Thanks to Rebecca and Paige for sending around 10:45pm last night: “This on a pedestrian only walkway by the Navy Yard.
Suppose the grass/steps the car had to drive over wasn’t a good enough indication that it’s foot traffic only…” (more…)
AlertDC reported around 7:30pm “MPD reports the 1400 block of 18th Street NW is closed in all directions due to crash activity.” Thanks to Marco and Elizabeth for sharing last night. (more…)
This is a new one, tweezy send from their back yard in Anacostia. “Drivers, if you ghost ride your truck in reverse you’re gonna have a bad time.”
Questions remain.
Spotted at 16th and Park Road, NW over the weekend: (more…)
Connecticut and Florida Ave, NW
Greg sends at 12:25am: “This car just knocked out a whole traffic light” (more…)
Tom sends above from 16th and Newton St, NW: “The driver tried to turn their car on and leave but it wasn’t moving at all. The fire and police came as the person saw them he fled the scene. The person driving the car came back in another car when the fire department left and grabbed some items and left as the cops were coming onto the scene.”
And Todd sends from 13th and D Street, NE: (more…)
4th and New York Ave, NW. photo by Steven Sprouse
Thanks to Steven for sending last night just before midnight:
“Another day, another car crash into this light pole.”
Photos by DC Fire and EMS
From DC Fire and EMS around 11pm:
“Crash with vehicle overturned and entrapment 1600 block Wisconsin Ave NW. #DCsBravest were on scene with single vehicle overturned that also struck store front. Occupant was extricated by our Rescue Squad & transported with critical injuries. Damage to building was cosmetic only.” (more…)