BREAKING: Officer Down Near U.S. Capitol on I-695

This is a developing story.

A police officer is down after being reportedly struck by a vehicle on the I-695, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The apparent crash sparked a massive response by the D.C. police and National Guard rushing to the scene.

Reporter Nick Sortor was there during the incident.

Watch the footage:

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🚨 BREAKING: MAJOR police and National Guard response about a half mile from the U.S. Capitol on I-695 amid reports of an OFFICER DOWN

The officer, who didn’t seem to be moving, was carried into another cruiser and raced to the hospital

PLEASE pray for this officer tonight 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/vLQufsIiT2

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 24, 2025

According to Sortor, the officer was trying to help a motorist when he was hit by another vehicle.

The officer was attempting to help a disabled motorist when another vehicle plowed into him.

I called 911 as soon as it happened, hence why I have no video of the immediate aftermath.

Unfortunately, I never saw the officer move. pic.twitter.com/DJKRQV2TpM

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 24, 2025

Right now, police are investigating the incident as a major crash, and the officer has been taken to a hospital.

The driver was also injured but remained on the scene.

WUSA 9 has the latest update:

DC Police are investigating a major crash.

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The crash occurred on Tuesday, just after 10 p.m. DC Police are reporting an officer was struck by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of I-695 just past the 3rd Street Tunnel.

The officer has been taken to a local hospital. The driver of the car remained on the scene.

The officer’s current condition is unknown. Information regarding their identity has not been released at this time.

As a result of the investigation, all eastbound lanes of the highway are closed:

Incident: Major crash investigation closes all eastbound lanes of I-695 after I-395/Third Street Tunnel. Use alternate routes.

Updates to come.

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) December 24, 2025

We’ll keep you updated on any further developments.

Please pray for the officer and his loved ones.

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