Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Southeast.
On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to a traffic crash involving a 2023 Nissan Rogue and a pedestrian in the 1500 block of White Place, Southeast. The preliminary investigation determined the pedestrian was lying on the ground in an alley when he was struck by the Nissan Rouge. The striking driver contacted 911 and remained on the scene. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 52-year-old Robert Shawn Thomas, of Northwest, DC.
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.
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