The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Northeast.
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 5:21 a.m., Fifth District officers located an adult male unconscious and not breathing in the rear alley of the 1600 block of Benning Road, Northeast. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and despite all lifesaving measures, the pedestrian was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 34-year-old Deon Cherry, of No fixed address.
Preliminarily, it appears the decedent was struck by two vehicles. The drivers of the striking vehicles did not remain on the scene. Major Crash Detectives are investigating.
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: 25123685
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