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UPDATE – 9/27/19
The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Camp Springs on Wednesday. The victim is 79-year-old Louis Rogers Sr. of Broad Creek Drive in Fort Washington.
On September 26th, at approximately 9:30 am, patrol officers were called to the 6300 block of Old Branch Avenue for a fatal collision involving a single vehicle.
The preliminary investigation reveals the victim was driving a hearse on Old Branch Avenue approaching Allentown Road, when for reasons that remain under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway. The vehicle ultimately struck a concrete median. The victim was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital.
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), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. – Sept. 26, approximately 9:30 a.m., crews responded to reports of a fatal crash on Old Branch Avenue and Allentown Road, Camp Springs. Authorities report that the crash involved a hearse.
According to police the driver of the hearse lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The hearse was not carrying a casket at the time of the crash.
The intersection of Old Branch Avenue and Allentown Road will be closed as police investigate.