CHELTENHAM, Md. – The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Cheltenham. The deceased driver is 27-year-old Marcell Johnson of Brandywine.

On December 7, 2021, at approximately 7:15 pm, patrol officers responded to the 9800 block of Surratts Road for a single-car crash. Johnson was pronounced dead on the scene. A passenger in the vehicle was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed Johnson was driving eastbound on Surratts Road, when for reasons now under investigation, his car left the roadway and ultimately struck a tree.ย 

Anyone with information that could help investigators 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 or the โ€œP3 Tipsโ€ mobile app (search โ€œP3 TIPSโ€ in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device). Please refer to case 21-0056885.