Pedestrian struck, killed near Tidal Basin in the District, authorities say

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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Friday night on Maine Avenue SW, near the Tidal Basin, the U.S. Park Police said.

The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the avene, just west of the 14th Street overpass, said Sgt. Anna Rose, a Park Police spokeswoman..

Several roads in the area were closed while authorities investigated.

The identity of the victim was withheld until relatives could be notified. A report from the Park Police did not specify the victim’s gender.