The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash the occurred on I-695.
On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 1:17 a.m., First District officers responded to Interstate 695 for reports of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male unconscious and not breathing, suffering injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and despite all lifesaving measures, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 43-year-old Efrain Chavez-Navarrate, of Northwest, DC.
The preliminary investigation determined that a Toyota Rav4 was travelling westbound on Interstate 695, when the vehicle struck the victim who was in the lane of travel. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene.
Detectives from MPD’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are handling this investigation.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
CCN: 25129440
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