1 Dead, 3 Hurt in DC Crash; Scene Spans Several Blocks

One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash involving four vehicles in Southwest Washington early Friday morning, police say. 

The crash scene spans several blocks in the area of South Capitol and Galveston streets. Police believe the striking vehicle was traveling along South Capitol Street around 3:15 a.m. when the driver began hitting cars along the roadway. 

One person was killed in the crash. It's not clear whether the person who was killed was in the striking vehicle. Police say three other people were taken to the hospital, but they are expected to be OK. 

South Capitol Street is closed between Livingston Road and Forrester Street.

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