BRANDYWINE, Md. – Maryland State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash in which one person died and another was injured Tuesday evening in Prince George’s County.
Shortly after 8:25 p.m. on Tuesday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the area of Branch Avenue at Moores Road in Brandywine, Maryland, for a report of a two-vehicle crash.
According to a preliminary investigation, a silver Chevrolet Corvette, driven by Cynthia Lorraine Thompson, 39, of Fort Washington, Maryland, was traveling north on Branch Avenue toward Moores Road. At the same time, a black Acura MDX was traveling south on Branch Avenue toward Moores Road.
Investigators believe Thompson attempted to turn left onto Moores Road and traveled directly into the path of the Acura. The Acura crashed into the passenger side of the Chevrolet Corvette. The passenger of the Chevrolet Corvette, identified as James Courtney Jr., 48, of Washington, D.C. was declared deceased at the scene.
Thompson was transported to University of Maryland Capital Regional Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. No other injuries were reported. No charges have been filed. Upon completion of the investigation, troopers will review the case with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine if any charges are warranted.
The southbound lanes of Branch Avenue were closed until 1:15 a.m. following the crash. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is continuing to investigate the incident.
Instead of the lousy flashing lights the State has installed at Moore’s Lane and Earnshaw why don’t they get rid of the crossovers. The State continues to put us at risk with these intersections. The fact that they are now putting in stop lights is ridiculous. People are still going to be killed and maimed as cars and trucks run the red light…..SMDH
I just moved to this area & certain times of the day is OK at this intersection but any other time is definitely be patient & smart or this could turn out fatal as in this case I can’t understand why can’t a simple traffic light be out here please tell me been living there 6 months & it’s been 6 accidents it’s pictures & teddy bears there from the last fatal car crash .