Homicide Investigated: Southeast Man Struck, Killed On Bicycle

WASHINGTON, DC — Homicide detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the death of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle Friday night in Southeast, according to a police report. MPD identified the deceased victim as David Farewell, 45, of Southeast.

Around 11:53 p.m., officers from the Sixth District responded to the 2100 block of Young Street, S.E., for the report of a person being struck by a vehicle. The officers found Farewell suffering from multiple injuries. D.C. Fire and EMS transported him to a nearby hospital, but all life-saving efforts failed and he was pronounced dead.

Following a preliminary investigation, police determined Farewell was intentionally struck as he was crossing the street on his bicycle. The suspect vehicle had fled the scene.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may be submitted to MPD's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.