Police: Woman Died After Crashing Into a Tow Truck

Police have not released the name of the victim involved in a fatal car crash last week, according to Prince George’s Police Department.

Officers were called to the intersection of Sheriff Road and 61st Avenue in Fairmount Heights around 9:50 p.m. Thursday. Upon arrival police found a female driver with critical injuries from a crash involving a car and tow truck, PGPD reports. The victim was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Investigators found that a tow truck was stopped at 61st to make a left turn when the victim, traveling westbound on Sheriff Road, crashed into the back of it.

The tow truck driver and his passenger were not injured and the victim’s identity will be revealed once her family is contacted.

Anyone with information on this case should call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-30-5640. To remain anonymous, callers can dial Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637), or submit the information online.

For more information visit the Prince George’s County Police Department.

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