A 29-year-old man was killed Wednesday in a crash involving a motorcycle and a van in Northwest Washington, according to D.C. police.

       The man who died was identified as Michael Thomas of Northwest.

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       Police said the crash occurred about 5:20 p.m. at Georgia Avenue and Howard Place NW, near the Howard University campus.

       The investigation showed the driver of a Toyota Sienna van was heading south on Georgia Avenue and was turning left onto Howard Place when it collided with a 2019 Yamaha motorcycle, according to police.

       Police said in a statement the operator of the motorcycle was traveling “at an excessive rate of speed.” Police did not elaborate, or say if Thomas was operating the motorcycle or was a passenger.

       Thomas died at a hospital, police said.

       The investigation is ongoing.