Driver Identified Who Died After Slamming Into Barriers

OXON HILL, MD — A driver who died early Saturday morning when his vehicle slammed into a barrier and jersey walls has been identified, Prince George's County police said Monday.

Investigators said 31-year-old Patrick Bernard Williams Jr. of Oxon Hill died in the crash that happened about 2:20 a.m. Saturday. The single-vehicle collision happened on northbound Indian Head Highway and the Kerby Hill Road overpass in Oxon Hill, according to a news release from police.

Williams was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

Police said Williams was northbound on Indian Head Highway, when, for reasons under investigation, his vehicle struck a protective barrier and then jersey walls.

Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call police 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. Refer to case number 25-0013445.