Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash In Northwest Washington: Authorities
Demitris Mitchell, 23, was killed in a crash near Howard University in Northwest Washington late Sunday night, authorities said.
WASHINGTON, DC — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash near Howard University in Northwest Washington late Sunday night, authorities said.
The incident occurred in the 2400 block of 5th St. NW. at about 10:07 p.m. The decedent has been identified as Demitris Mitchell, 23, of Northwest.
Police say Mitchell was operating a Honda CBR600R motorcycle and accelerated through a red light at McMillan Drive Northwest. Mitchell continued into the 2400 block of 5th St. NW., where a witness saw him crash into a guardrail, police said.
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DC Fire and EMS arrived on the scene and transported Mitchell to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, authorities say.
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The case is currently under investigation by the Major Crash Investigations Unit. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call 202-727-9099.
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