MPD: Pedestrian struck at North Capitol St and Channing St NW -- Wednesday, 09-12-2018

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 2:45 AM
To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MPD-5D] Pedestrian Struck - North Capitol and Channing St, NW  

Good Evening,

On 9/12/2018, at approximately 9:40 PM, Fifth District officers responded to a call for a traffic accident at the corner of North Capitol and Channing Streets, NW, involving a pedestrian.  When the officers arrived, they found that an elderly adult male had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.  The citizen sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision, and was transported to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition.  The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene, and is cooperating with the investigation.

This case is being investigated by members of the Major Crash Investigations Unit.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is encouraged to call (202) 727-9099, or send a text to 50411.

Respectfully,

Jeffrey E. Kopp

Lieutenant, Fifth District
Patrol Services North
Metropolitan Police Department 
1805 Bladensburg Road, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-698-0150 (Main)
202-698-0268 (Office) 
202-384-7494 (Cell) 
jeffrey.kopp@dc.gov
www.mpdc.dc.gov