Southeast DC

Man dead after crash shuts down parts of Southern Avenue in Southeast DC

D.C. Fire and EMS extricated two people from a vehicle on the scene.

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At 4:40 a.m., D.C. police officers and D.C. Fire and EMS crews responded to a crash in parts of Southern Avenue and Reed Terrace in Southeast D.C. Crews extricated two people from a vehicle. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports. 

A man is dead after a crash in the area of Southern Avenue and Reed Terrace in Southeast D.C. early Tuesday morning, according to D.C. police.

At 4:30 a.m., police and D.C. Fire and EMS responded to a crash near Southern Avenue and Reed Terrace. Crews extricated two people from a vehicle on the scene, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.

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A man was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to police. D.C. police also said that a stolen vehicle was involved in the crash and a weapon was found at the scene.

The 4600-5000 blocks of Southern Avenue between Bowen Road and Benning Road were closed Tuesday morning for the investigation. They are now open to traffic.

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The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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