The fatal crash happened at the intersection of East-West Highway and 44th Place in Riverdale Park around 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, Riverdale Police said on Twitter.
A garbage truck worker was pinned underneath the truck and pronounced dead at the scene, according to a Twitter post from MoCo PG News. Police were advising people to seek an alternate route.
The crash is under investigation. This is a developing story so check back for updates.
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