Scene of the accident. Photo via MPD.

A pedestrian was struck at the corner of 4th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW this afternoon, blocking streets in that area.

D.C. Fire and EMS first tweeted the news. A Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson said the accident occurred at 4:26 p.m. and that the pedestrian, a woman, was “conscious and breathing” when EMS arrived.

Pedestrian Struck – 4th St. NW and Massachusetts Ave. NW – Units enroute. #dctraffic #movetotherightdc

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 10, 2013

The MPD spokesperson told DCist that the pedestrian was struck by a four-door white vehicle, but no other details could be given out.

That intersection is well-known for its dangers to pedestrians. Earlier this year, a woman was struck by a dump truck at the same intersection. She died a month later.

We’ll update when we learn more.