WASHINGTON (WMAL) — Washington D.C. Police Department are responding to a two vehicle accident where four pedestrians have reportedly been struck by one of the vehicles.
Commander Morgan C. Kane of Metropolitan Police Department stated that they received a call for service in reference to a traffic accident that occurred on 9th St. She said that two vehicles were traveling southbound when one of the drivers made a wide turn, crashing into the other vehicle and causing that vehicle to jump the curb.
The four adult pedestrians struck by the vehicle were transported to local hospitals where they are receiving treatment for serious, but non-life threatening injuries, according to Kane.
Update: a two vehicle accident caused one vehicle to jump a curb and strike four pedestrians at K & 9th St. All victims are conscious and breathing. Drivers remained on scene. https://t.co/OyOdV0b6jA
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 24, 2018
Update crash with pedestrians struck 9th St X NY Ave NW. 2 vehicle collision with 1 that ran into sidewalk. We are transporting 4 pedestrians with serious injuries to area hospitals. No injuries to occupants of vehicles. pic.twitter.com/6yvIwYoWwe
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 24, 2018
BLOCKED:
SB 9th St at K St & Mt. Vernon Pl NW / WB K St at New York Ave NW / EB New York Ave at Penn Ave NW
Follow Authority Direction – Road Closures are subject to change— DC Police Traffic (@DCPoliceTraffic) April 24, 2018
Update to traffic accident involving pedestrian at 9th an K St nw https://t.co/4JBQbDj0nq
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 24, 2018
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