Crime & Safety
GMU Student Dies In Car Crash In Northeast: Police
A 23-year-old George Mason University student was killed after she was struck by a car in Northeast Washington, police said.
WASHINGTON, DC — A 23-year-old George Mason University student was killed in a car crash in Northeast Washington, police said.
The accident occurred at about 9:58 p.m. Friday in the 700 Block of Kenilworth Terrace NE.
Police said a 2000 Mercedes 500 was traveling in the intersection of Kenilworth Terrace NE and Cassell Place NE when it struck a pedestrian. The driver called police and informed them of the incident.
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The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries Friday, police said. She was identified as Samanta Iqbal of Northeast, DC.
NBC Washington reports Iqbal was a George Mason University student just weeks away from graduation, and was struck and killed steps from her home.
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At 11: George Mason U student struck and killed weeks before graduation. Samanta Iqbal wanted to "serve the world" pic.twitter.com/lfBbKPB11c
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099.
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