URGENT UPDATE: A devastating wrong-way collision on DC-295 early this morning has left one person dead and another critically injured. The incident unfolded at approximately 3:17 a.m. on December 2, 2023, when a Mercedes E350 traveling southbound in the northbound lanes collided head-on with a northbound Audi Q7.
Emergency responders from DC Fire and EMS arrived at the scene, located just north of the Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast exit, to find the aftermath of a catastrophic crash. Despite their best efforts, the driver of the Mercedes, identified as Franyana Williams, 40, from District Heights, MD, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Audi was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
The MPD’s Major Crash Investigations Unit is actively investigating the cause of this tragic incident. Authorities are piecing together the details surrounding the crash and are appealing for witnesses to step forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact the MPD at (202) 727-9099 or to send a tip via the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
This shocking accident not only underscores the dangers of wrong-way driving but also serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance on the roads. As detectives continue their investigation, the community is left reeling from the loss and the serious injuries sustained by the other driver.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as authorities work to uncover more details about this tragic collision.
