The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating the circumstances of a fatal crash in Fort Washington late Wednesday night. The name of the deceased driver, an adult male, will be released once his family is notified.
On April 29, 2026, at approximately 10:05 pm, officers were dispatched to a business in the 11900 block of Livingston Road for the report of a theft in progress involving two male suspects. A responding officer encountered the two suspects leaving the store, prior to the suspects speeding out of the parking lot. Not long after, the suspect vehicle crashed on Indian Head Highway near Palmer Road. The initial officer, who was driving an unmarked police cruiser, had been travelling behind the suspect’s car in order to obtain the license plate number. The officer did not have his lights or sirens activated and no pursuit occurred.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, an adult male, was transported to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
The PGPD contacted the Maryland Attorney General Office’s Independent Investigations Division (IID) regarding this collision. Based upon the preliminary investigation, at this time, the IID has declined to investigate the incident.
In addition, detectives are investigating the organized retail theft that occurred at the business prior to the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 26-0022686.
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