WASHINGTON (CBSDC) — A man was struck and killed by an out of control car as he walked near the Verizon Center Monday morning.

Authorities believe the driver of the vehicle suffered a medical emergency that caused her a car veer off the road and strike the man. The car, which had New York tags, jumped the curb, struck a tree and eventually came to rest with significant damage.

The female driver was taken to the hospital where her condition is unknown.

6th Street between D and E Streets was closed for several hours while police investigated the crash, but has since reopened.

The identity of the victim, who is in his 60′s, was not immediately available.

WNEW’s Kevin Rincon contributed to this report. Follow him on Twitter.

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