Charges against 2 men dropped after Park Police chase in DC ends in deadly crash – NBC4 Washington

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Connecticut Avenue near Taft Bridge over Rock Creek, ending on Kalorama Road
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, Pursuit

Summary

Hit And Run Washington District Of Columbia in Washington, District of Columbia: U.S. Park Police pursued a reported stolen car through Washington, DC streets. The suspect vehicle veered into oncoming traffic on Connecticut Avenue and struck a moped, killing the moped driver. The pursuit ended at the Taft Bridge over Rock Creek when the suspect vehicle crashed into a parked car on Kalorama Road. The moped driver, Nolberto Meza of Hyattsville, was killed in the crash. Prosecutors subsequently dropped charges against two men who were in the pursued vehicle, citing insufficient information to decide on charges.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Nolberto Meza Unknown Fatal
U.S. Park Police and suspect driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Charges against 2 men dropped after Park Police chase in DC ends in deadly crash – NBC4 Washington

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