A District man died after his car crashed into a light pole early Sunday, D.C. Police said. Marquette Washington, 22, of Southeast, was driving a Nissan Maxima at a “high rate of speed” in the 1300 block of Southern Avenue when the car crossed over both lanes of traffic and crashed into a light pole, police said in a statement. Officers attempted to resuscitate Washington, but they were unsuccessful, police said. Washington was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the crash to call 202-727-9099 or, to remain anonymous, send a text message to 50411.

Source: Washington Post September 11, 2016 16:30 UTC