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Teen Scooter Rider Dies Months After Being Struck In Maryland: Police Teen Scooter Rider Dies Months After Being Struck In Maryland: Police
Teen Scooter Rider Dies Months After Being Struck In Maryland: Police A 19-year-old Maryland man who was critically injured in a collision while riding a scooter last fall has died from his injuries months later, police announced. Timarr Godette, of Greenbelt, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, March 2, nearly five months after being struck by a driver while riding in a bicycle lane, according to Prince George’s County Police on Wednesday. The crash happened on Oct. 13, 2024, around 7:05 p.m., when officers responded to the intersection of Crescent Road and Greenhill Road for a reported collision. Investigators said a driver struck Godette while he was ope…

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Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Maryland Teen Leaves Community Reeling: Remembering Kentrelle Smith Sudden Death Of Maryland Teen Leaves Community Reeling: Remembering Kentrelle Smith
Sudden Death Of Maryland Teen Leaves Community Reeling: Remembering Kentrelle Smith A Maryland family is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 18-year-old Kentrelle Smith, whose life was cut tragically short, leaving loved ones grieving and rallying to give him a proper farewell. Smith, of Greenbelt, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, leaving behind family and friends struggling to come to terms with the loss of a young man known for his warmth, kindness, and love for others. "He brought so much joy and love into our lives, and his warmth touched everyone he met," his mother shared. "The love we have for him is immeasurable, and the love he showed to his family and friends will …

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Police & Fire
Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland
Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland An 86-year-old Greenbelt man who was hospitalized after a serious crash in late January has died from his injuries, authorities confirmed. Paul Benoit was involved in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Glenn Dale Boulevard and Daisy Lane on Jan. 23 at approximately 4:10 p.m., according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.  He was transported to a hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 8:45 p.m., officials said. A longtime friend, Paul Cawley, confirmed Benoit’s passing, saying he had been scheduled for a third surgery on Feb.…

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Business
Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station
Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station One lucky Lottery player in Maryland is sitting on a ticket worth $40,000 after picking up some fuel and the golden ticket at an area gas station in Prince George's County.  A player in Greenbelt quadrupled his or her Lottery fun, winning a third-tier prize of $40,000 on Mega Millions last night, according to Lottery officials, on a ticket sold at the Greenbelt Shell. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Nov. 19 drawing were: 05-35-50-51-59 with a gold Mega Ball of 08 and the Megaplier of X4. According to Lottery officials, the Megaplier helped turn a $10,000 …

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