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Aaron Marckell Williams
Age : 26
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/08/2026
Location : Roadway near the White House
City : Washington
County : District of Columbia
State : District of Columbia
Agency : Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/08/2026, pedestrian Aaron Marckell Williams was killed after being struck during a vehicle crash that occurred during a police pursuit near the White House in Washington, D.C. at 16th Street NW and L Street NW. According to initial media reports, police were chasing a vehicle until it struck him as he was walking in a major crosswalk. He died at the crosswalk. The man who had been chased survived and was charged in connection with the crash. Police did not disclose why they conducted the high-speed chase. Aaron Marckell Williams had no involvement in the pursuit or the events that led to it. Reporting is based on police and court statements, and no identity or personal background information for the pedestrian has been released at the time of initial report. No family statements or eyewitness video can be found.