Two police automobiles have been totaled in Washington, D.C. after a drag race between officers.

It’s understood that the officers concerned in the incident began racing one another on Anacostia Avenue close to Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Backyard and had been touring at as much as 60 mph (96 km/h). Video taken within the fast aftermath of the crash exhibits the 2 patrol automobiles crashed into one another, with certainly one of them having smashed by the picket fence of a home.

Whereas the harm accomplished to the automobiles doesn’t seem vital, Fox 5 DC was informed that each autos had been totaled within the crash.

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“Yesterday two 6D scout automobiles had been totaled as a result of officers determined as a substitute of combating crime, patrolling their beats, or partaking the neighborhood – they determined to pull race one another on Anacostia Avenue at 5 pm within the night,” 6D Commander Durriiah Habeebullah mentioned in an emailed assertion. “What does this say to all of the members of MPD who’re captivated with their job and work onerous on daily basis to make a distinction. This isn’t honest to any of us.”

The 4 law enforcement officials are mentioned to all be comparatively new to the pressure. Neither native Mayor Muriel Bowser nor Chief Robert Contee have responded to requests for remark after the crash and relating to the employment standing of the officers concerned.

Habeebullah informed Fox 5 DC that she is holding command employees accountable to have discussions with officers concerning the risks of dashing and driving recklessly.