'Accident waiting to happen': Call for action after driver illegally enters NE DC trail

Published
January 21, 2026
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
R Street entrance
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Incident type
Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash Washington District Of Columbia in Washington, District of Columbia: A driver illegally entered the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) in Northeast DC, which is designated for cyclists and pedestrians. The incident occurred near the R Street entrance, where no barriers separate the street from the trail. A woman witnessed the driver and urged caution, highlighting the danger of the situation.

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'Accident waiting to happen': Call for action after driver illegally enters NE DC trail

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