The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place in Beltsville Monday night. The identity of the driver will be released once the family is notified.
On September 1, 2025, at approximately 9:55 pm, officers responded to the area of Powder Mill Road and Cherry Hill Road for a single-vehicle crash. Once on scene, officers located the victim in a vehicle suffering from trauma. The victim died at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was traveling southbound on Powder Mill Road, when for reasons now under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.
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 25-0048648.
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