NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward, who has delivered local news in the D.C. area for decades, has died. He was 62.

Derrick Ward Sr., a reporter at NBC4 Washington, died Tuesday from complications after a recent cardiac arrest, his family confirmed.

Veteran NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward has died at the age of 62 after suffering complications from a recent cardiac arrest, the station confirmed on Wednesday. Ward, a District resident, had been a staple in the community for years,

Derrick Ward, a renowned reporter known for covering local news and significant events throughout Washington, D.C., has died at age 62.