DC Man Killed In Crash On I-395

WASHINGTON, DC — Metropolitan Police Department detectives from the Major Crash Investigations are investigating a vehicle crash that killed a District man Monday afternoon, according to a crime report. The victim was identified as James Marcus Cuthbertson, 40, of Northwest.

Following a preliminary investigation, detectives determined that around 3:24 p.m., Cuthbertson was driving northbound on Interstate 395 near New York Avenue, N.W., when his vehicle crashed into a traffic signal light pole.

D.C. Fire and EMS transported Cuthbertson to a nearby hospital for treatment, but all life-saving efforts failed and he was pronounced dead. Police are continuing to investigate this case.

Police ask anyone with information about this incident to call 202-727-9099 or send a text message to 50411.