A woman was rescued Tuesday evening after driving into the Potomac River along the GW Parkway.
The incident happened shortly before 7 p.m. on the Parkway between the 14th Street Bridge and Memorial Bridge. A crowd gathered along the Mt. Vernon Trail as U.S. Park Police and good Samaritans helped to pull the driver to shore.
It’s unclear what exactly happened that caused the SUV to careen into the river, ending up some distance away from dry land. The driver was brought to a local hospital for evaluation, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.
Divers confirmed that no one else was inside the vehicle, the fire department said.
The crash comes two months after a pickup truck drove off the side of Memorial Bridge, killing its two occupants.
Vehicle in water Potomac River Va. shoreline between 14th St & Memorial Bridge. Vehicle submerged. 1 adult female clinging to vehicle assisted to shore by @usparkpolicepio with throw bag. @DCPoliceDept diver confirms no other occupants. Patient transported for further evaluation. pic.twitter.com/I1RysxM871
— DC Fire and EMS Department (@dcfireems) March 18, 2025
DRAMATIC scene on the Potomac River right now — a good samaritan pulls somebody to safety after a car plunges into the river. @nbcwashington
Group of onlookers applaud the work. pic.twitter.com/R5eNBuUkF7— Joseph Olmo (@ReporterJoseph) March 18, 2025
Photo courtesy @darsh5000/X
