A pedestrian was fatally struck on the Capital Beltway’s inner loop around 4 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities are asking motorists to avoid the inner loop during the evening rush, as backups extend back to the American Legion Bridge. (Maryland State Highway Administration)e.Two lanes of the inner loop of the Capital Beltway remain closed after a pedestrian was hit by a truck near New Hampshire Avenue about 4 p.m. Tuesday. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was killed, Maryland State Police said. Shantee Felix, a spokeswoman for the Maryland State Highway Administration, said she had no estimate for when the road would be reopened.

Source: Washington Post November 28, 2017 21:40 UTC