Infamously Dangerous Road Takes Another Life In Prince George's County Infamously Dangerous Road Takes Another Life In Prince George's County
Infamously Dangerous Road Takes Another Life In Prince George's County A woman is dead after crashing into a utility pole on an infamously dangerous road in Prince George's County, authorities say. The woman reportedly crashed into the pole after losing control of her vehicle while driving south on Indian Head Highway near Berry Road, around 2 a.m., Friday, Dec. 23, according to Prince George's County Police. The woman was pronounced dead on the scene. Police are currently trying to confirm her identity and notify family. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to r…
Man Standing In Road Hit By Car In Prince George's County Man Standing In Road Hit By Car In Prince George's County
Man Standing In Road Hit By Car In Prince George's County A man has died after being struck by a car in Suitland, authorities say. Prince George's County Police responded to the incident, which they say occurred around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22 in the 4700 block of Silver Hill Road. Initial investigation revealed that the driver of a sedan was traveling west on Silver Hill Road when they struck the pedestrian, who was standing in the roadway. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver was not injured and remained on scene after the collision.  The identity of the victim will be released once family is located and notified. …
Woman Fatally Struck While Removing Dangerous Debris From Roadway ID'd Woman Fatally Struck While Removing Dangerous Debris From Roadway ID'd
Woman Fatally Struck While Removing Dangerous Debris From Roadway ID'd Police have identified the woman killed in a collision in Prince George's County, authorities announce. Katelin Rodriguez, 27, was pronounced dead on the scene after the collision that occurred around 8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28 in the area of Indian Head Highway and Livingston Road, according to Prince George's County police. Investigation revealed that Rodriguez was driving northbound on Indian Head Highway when she stopped and got out of her vehicle to remove an item that was in the roadway. A second driver heading north then fatally struck Rodriguez shortly after she had gotten out of th…
Winter Crash Victim Dead After Fighting For His Life For Months Winter Crash Victim Dead After Fighting For His Life For Months
Winter Crash Victim Dead After Fighting For His Life For Months A man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a car crash last winter after fighting for his life for nearly a year, authorities say. Tony Wilkerson, 63, died on Monday, Oct. 31 due to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash that occurred on the night of Jan. 2, 2022, according to Prince George's County Police. Investigators say that Wilkerson was driving in the 9400 block of Piscataway Road when for unknown reasons he crossed the center line and struck a car. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing…
Another Pedestrian Dead After Hit-And-Run On Dangerous Prince George's County Highway Another Pedestrian Dead After Hit-And-Run On Dangerous Prince George's County Highway
Another Pedestrian Dead After Hit-And-Run On Dangerous Prince George's County Highway At least two pedestrians have died within days of each other after being struck by a vehicle on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Prince George's County. After a deadly collision on the same highway over the weekend, detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred around 12 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway near Whitfield Chapel Road in Lanham, according to Prince George's County police. Investigation reveals that the involved driver was driving west on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway when they struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was pr…
Temple Hills Woman Dead After Violent Rollover Crash In Fort Washington Temple Hills Woman Dead After Violent Rollover Crash In Fort Washington
Temple Hills Woman Dead After Violent Rollover Crash In Fort Washington A 25-year-old woman is dead after a fatal rollover collision in Fort Washington, police say. Ashley Henson, of Temple Hills, was pronounced dead after her vehicle overturned while she was driving west on the 2300 block of Tucker Road around 10 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, according to Prince George's County Police. Police are still investigating what may have led to to collision.  Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
Construction Worker Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Prince George's County Construction Worker Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Prince George's County
Construction Worker Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Prince George's County A construction worker is dead after being hit in a closed section of roadway in Prince George's County, police say. Christopher Carter, 52, of Fort Washington, was killed after being hit while working in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Metzerott Road around 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, according to Prince George's County police. Investigators say that Carter was pronounced dead on the scene and the driver of the striking vehicle was taken to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries.  Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstructi…
Police Look For SUV Involved In Fatal Greenbelt Hit And Run Police Look For SUV Involved In Fatal Greenbelt Hit And Run
Police Look For SUV Involved In Fatal Greenbelt Hit And Run Police are asking for help finding the driver responsible for a fatal hit and run that occurred in Greenbelt, authorities say. Zarek Lynch, 22, of Annapolis was killed after being hit by a vehicle around 2 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the 6300 block of Greenbelt Road, according to Prince George's County police. Investigation revealed that the vehicle is likely a 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade that is dark in color and/or black. The vehicle is suspected to have heavy front-end damage on its passenger side and is missing portions of its passenger side headlight.  Police say that previous un…
Waldorf Woman Dead After Crash On Indian Head Highway Waldorf Woman Dead After Crash On Indian Head Highway
Waldorf Woman Dead After Crash On Indian Head Highway A young Waldorf woman is dead after striking a light pole in Accokeek, authorities say. Tiffanie Bunch, 33, was rushed to the hospital after the collision that occurred around 3 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 in the area of Indian Head Highway and Berry Road, according to Prince George's County police. Bunch succumbed to her injuries several hours later. Investigation revealed that Bunch was driving south on Indian Head Highway when she struck a median and then the light pole for reasons still under investigation. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and R…
Elderly Man Dead After Horrific Four-Vehicle Crash In Oxon Hill Elderly Man Dead After Horrific Four-Vehicle Crash In Oxon Hill
Elderly Man Dead After Horrific Four-Vehicle Crash In Oxon Hill An elderly man is dead after a multiple vehicle collision in Oxon Hill over the weekend, authorities say. James Charles Johnson, 86, was rushed to the hospital after getting into the crash around 2:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14 in the area of Livingston Road and Crisfield Drive, according to Prince George's County Police. Johnson succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, Oct. 15.  Investigation revealed that Johnson was driving east on Livingston Road when he collided with a second vehicle, crossed the double yellow line, and struck a third and fourth vehicle.  One driver suffered from …
Pedestrian Death Toll Rises After Construction Worker Hit By Car On Dangerous Maryland Highway Pedestrian Death Toll Rises After Construction Worker Hit By Car On Dangerous Maryland Highway
Pedestrian Death Toll Rises After Construction Worker Hit By Car On Dangerous Maryland Highway Another pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on Indian Head Highway in Fort Washington, authorities confirm.  Huerta Melendez, 56, was fatally struck by a car around 11 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 while working on a roadway construction site on Indian Head Highway near Kerby Hill Road after a vehicle drove through a closed section of roadway, according to Prince George's County police. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle struck several traffic cones before hitting Melendez, then continuing on to strike a median and second vehicle.  Melendez was pronounced dea…
Maryland Woman Dead After Fighting For Her Life For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle Maryland Woman Dead After Fighting For Her Life For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle
Maryland Woman Dead After Fighting For Her Life For Months After Being Struck By Vehicle A District Heights woman who was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street back in May has died from her injuries, authorities say. Deborah Garner, 64, was pronounced dead on Sunday, Oct. 2 as a result of injuries sustained in the collision on Saturday, May 28, after being struck by the vehicle in the area of Suitland Road near Beauford Road as she attempted to cross the street. The driver of the vehicle that hit Garner stayed on the scene. Anyone with additional information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to r…