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Apr 27, 2022

Two People Were Killed By A Driver At Hains Point. A Year Later, Their Families Are Still Waiting For Answers

Relatives of Rhonda Whitaker and Waldon Adams say they still have little information about what happened to the pair, which was killed by a driver as they walked around Hains Point last year.

Aug 30, 2017

D.C. Wants Residents To Help Train Computers In Preventing Traffic Deaths

A new traffic safety program requires people to identify objects in videos of near-miss collisions.

Mar 31, 2017

A Year Into Bowser’s Plan To End Traffic Fatalities, There’s Much Work To Be Done

To reach zero traffic-related deaths and fatalities, the city needs a 35 percent reduction each year through 2024.

Nov 04, 2016

D.C. Is Cracking Down On Traffic Violations This Month

As part of the bi-annual Street Smart campaign.

Sep 26, 2013

At Least 23 People Have Died In D.C. Traffic Crashes This Year

At least 23 people have died in D.C. traffic crashes so far this year, up from 12 at the same time last year.

Dec 05, 2010

District Traffic Deaths Down in 2010

Photo by Philliefan99. Following a year when it seems, at least to me, that there has been increased reporting on traffic-related accidents – so far the District has had fewer fatalities in 2010 than in 2009. In fact, D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier says that traffic deaths in the District have decreased by 54 percent in the last 2 years. Twelve pedestrians have died so far this year, down from 14 this time last…

 
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