Man Dies In 3-Car Crash In PG County; Police

ACCOKEEK, MD -- A man was killed in a three-car wreck in Accokeek earlier this week, police say.

Police were called to the area of Indian Head Highway and Berry Road at around 9:55 p.m. Feb. 18 to a report of a crash involving three vehicles, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

Juan Menedez Castillo, 59, of Waldorf was found unresponsive in one of the cars, and was pronounced dead at the hospital, the report states.

"The preliminary investigation reveals the victim was a passenger in a Ford Escape that was stopped at a red light on southbound Indian Head Highway and Berry Road," the report adds. "For reasons that remain under investigation, a Nissan Altima collided with the back of the stopped Ford, causing the Ford to collide with a third vehicle."

The driver of the striking car suffered injuries that were serious but not life-threatening. The driver of the Ford also suffered serious injuries, while the driver in the third vehicle had minor injuries.

"We have continued aggressive enforcement along Indian Head Headway," the report states. "Since the beginning of the year, our officers have issued more than 3700 citations including 18 DUI arrests along Route 210. We need the public’s partnership in these efforts to keep our roadways safe. We are urging drivers to obey all driving laws and to keep your eyes on the road at all times.

"Any charges in this case will depend upon the outcome of the investigation and reconstruction analysis," the report added.

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