Man dies after car plunges into Anacostia River
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS said they rescued a man after a car plunged into the Anacostia River on Monday afternoon.
Crews said they were dispatched to the area of the Anacostia River and 11th St bridge at about 2:15 p.m. for the report of a vehicle in the water.
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First responders said a man was pulled from the vehicle – a Chevy Tahoe – after he was in the water for about half an hour. He died despite lifesaving efforts.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is investigating further.
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