Pedestrian dead after being hit by a car on I-295

WASHINGTON — DC Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed on southbound Interstate 295 Monday morning. All southbound lanes of I-295 were closed as of 6 a.m. for the traffic investigation. All lanes have reopened just before 8 a.m. 

The crash happened around 6 a.m., according to Metropolitan Police Department officers. The circumstances surrounding the crash are not yet known. Traffic was being diverted Monday onto Exit 1 (Laboratory Road). DC Police, DC Fire and EMS, and DC Department of Transportation were all on scene conducting the investigation.

The person hit has not yet been identified. This includes their age, name and gender.

Police have not said whether the driver of the striking vehicle stayed on scene. While all lanes have reopened, residual delays are possible.

Investigators have not made any additional information public at this time. Anyone who may have information about this crash is asked to call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411. 

In 2022, 141 people were killed while walking or biking in the DMV — 130 pedestrians and 11 bicyclists. That's a 37% increase compared to 2021. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) spring Street Smart campaign not only aims to call attention to the stories of people behind the numbers, but also combines public outreach with increased traffic law enforcement to enact change. The campaign runs through May 14.