Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Dies In Prince George's County Collision: Police

John Willie Junius Vaughan Jr., 61, of Mitchellville died in a crash on Route 50 east of Kenilworth Avenue.

CHEVERLY, MD — A motorcyclist from Prince George's County died in a collision in Cheverly Sunday evening, according to reports.

Maryland State Police responded to the crash on Route 50 east of Kenilworth Avenue shortly after 5 p.m.

WJLA reports Jasmine Ciera Thompson, a 22-year-old woman from Bowie, was driving a Mercury Cougar when she lost control and hit a man on a motorcycle.

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John Willie Junius Vaughan Jr., 61, of Mitchellville went off the road and hit a guardrail, police said. Vaughan succumbed to his injuries at Prince George's Hospital Center.

Police are investigating the incident and believe neither speed nor alcohol contributed to the crash.

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