Pedestrian dies after early morning crash on GW Parkway - WTOP News

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Washington
northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway near Columbia Island
Incident type
Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Washington Today in Washington: A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 4 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway near Columbia Island, according to U.S. Park Police. The driver remained at the scene and called 911. The adult male pedestrian was taken by Arlington County Fire and Rescue to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Pedestrian dies after early morning crash on GW Parkway - WTOP News

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