Deadly crash closes Suitland Parkway in DC for hoursUS Park Police are investigating a deadly crash that closed the Suitland Parkway near Southeast DC early Sunday morningUS Park Police are investigating a deadly crash that closed the Suitland Parkway near Southeast DC early Sunday morning.The crash happened sometime before 2 am and shut down the parkway in both directions until around 7:45 am Police did not identify the victim.Additional details such as how many people were involved in the crash or what caused the crash were not given by police.Traffic alert: USPP officers are currently on the scene of a fatal car crash on the Suitland Parkway in the area of Southern Avenue. Eastbound traffic is diverted to Alabama Avenue. Westbound traffic is diverted to Naylor Road.– USPPNEWS (@usparkpolicepio) March 13, 2022WTOP Traffic reported the Suitland Parkway was still closed between Naylor Road and Stanton Road for over 5 hours Sunday morning.US Park Police said Eastbound traffic is diverted to Alabama Avenue. Westbound traffic is diverted to Naylor Road.Below is the area where the crash happened:This is a developing story. Stay with WTOP for the latest.WTOP’s Jessica Kronzer contributed to this report.