Thursday, October 1, 2026

PGPD Investigating Fatal Collision in Temple Hills

 The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Temple Hills. The deceased driver is 61-year-old Lamar Garvin of Suitland.

On September 30, 2026, at approximately 2:45 pm, officers responded to the 4400 block of Branch Avenue for a collision involving two vehicles. Garvin was taken to a hospital where he died a short time later. The second involved driver was not injured.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the collision.

As always, investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dash camera or home surveillance footage that may have captured the incident to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department. Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Please refer to case number 26-0052184.

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