Washington, D.C
Bicyclist died in hospital days after being hit by car in NW DC, police say
WASHINGTON (7News) — A 24-year-old Northwest, D.C. man died Saturday from injuries he sustained after he was hit by a car while riding his bike Tuesday, Oct. 17, according to Metropolitan Police Department officials.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Nijad Huseynov was riding a bicycle eastbound in the 1700 block of L Street, Northwest around 12:44 a.m. Officers said Huseynov was in the bike lane.
As Huseynov crossed Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, officers said he was hit by a Toyota Camry traveling northbound on Connecticut Avenue.
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Officers said Huseynov was ejected from his bike.
He was transported to a hospital where he died Saturday, Oct. 21, according to officers.
The driver of the Toyota stayed on the scene, officers said.
This incident comes months after complaints and pushback from residents prompted D.C. officials to pause a proposal to add bike lanes to Connecticut Avenue.
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