WASHINGTON — A woman traveling through Rock Creek Parkway got into an accident and crashed into shallow water on Sunday.
According to United States Park Police, the motorist — who was traveling alone — exited the vehicle on her own and stood on top of it waiting to be rescued.
She was taken to a local hospital for observation. The cause of the accident is unknown at this point.
Roads were closed northbound at Virginia Avenue and K Street, and southbound at P Street. All lanes have been reopened.
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