Four Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Northeast D.C.

Four people were hospitalized Saturday following a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Capitol Street and Fort Drive in a Northeast neighborhood. Washington, D.C. Police Department reported that one vehicle flipped during the crash, landing on its roof and injuring the occupants. Emergency personnel transported four individuals in unknown condition to a local hospital. Police continue investigating the cause of the crash.

Car accidents involving multiple vehicles are one of the most dangerous types of collisions and often result in catastrophic, life-altering injuries. Multi-vehicle accidents are typically caused by one driver crashing into another, setting off a chain reaction with nearby motorists unable to avoid the collision.

Occupants are often subjected to multiple blows as additional cars become involved, increasing the number and severity of the injuries. Depending on the number of vehicles involved and resulting fires or spilled hazardous materials, emergency medical care can be delayed until crews can create access to reach and extricate the injured. Fatalities are common in multi-vehicle accidents.

If you were injured in a multi-vehicle crash, contact the Law Offices of Duane O. King at 202-331-1963 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in Washington, D.C., National Harbor, MD, and Falls Church, Virginia, we serve clients in Prince George’s County, including Laurel, Beltsville, Adelphi, College Park, Greenbelt, Mitchellville, Woodmore, Greater Upper Marlboro, Springdale, Largo, Bowie, Capitol Heights, District Heights, Forestville, Suitland, Seat Pleasant, Clinton, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, and Fort Washington.