Upper Marlboro, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash in Upper Marlboro Tuesday morning, Jan 30. The victim was identified as David Diamond, 50 of Huntingtown.
According to investigators, at approximately 5:40 a.m., patrol officers were called to the 2900 block of Ritchie Marlboro Road for the report of a collision involving three vehicles.
The preliminary investigation reveals a deer ran out into the southbound lanes of Ritchie Marlboro Road and struck the front quarter panel of a car. That car then entered the northbound lanes and collided head-on with Diamond’s car. A pickup truck then collided with Diamond’s car as well. Diamond was pronounced dead on the scene. One of the other involved drivers and his passenger both suffered what appear to be non-life threatening injuries. The third driver was not hurt.
Anyone with information 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); online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com
According to Rausch Funeral Home, Diamond was a plant manager who was also very active in his church, Full Gospel Assembly of God. Diamond was a graduate of Northern High School and Frostburg State University. He is survived by his wife, two children, his parents and a brother.