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Man dead after crash shuts down parts of Southern Avenue in Southeast DC

D.C. Fire and EMS extricated two people from a vehicle on the scene.

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A man is dead after a crash in the area of Southern Avenue and Reed Terrace in Southeast D.C. early Tuesday morning, according to D.C. police.

At 4:30 a.m., police and D.C. Fire and EMS responded to a crash near Southern Avenue and Reed Terrace. Crews extricated two people from a vehicle on the scene, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.

A man was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to police. D.C. police also said that a stolen vehicle was involved in the crash and a weapon was found at the scene.

The 4600-5000 blocks of Southern Avenue between Bowen Road and Benning Road were closed Tuesday morning for the investigation. They are now open to traffic.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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