Crime & Safety

Police: Man Dies 15 Days After Car Crash

Information sought from the public as investigation continues, according to Prince George's County Police.

Prince George’s County Police has identified the victim in a fatal crash in Clinton on Nov. 4.

Joseph Vaughn, 84, of Arbutus Lane in Clinton died in the hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

At 1:40 p.m. Nov. 4, the crash took place at the intersection of Piscataway Road and Pine View Lane in Clinton.

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When police arrived on the scene,Vaughn had critical injuries. Vaughn’s passenger and the other driver were not seriously injured.

Police investigation revealed that Vaughn was headed southbound on Piscataway Road. As he was making a left turn onto Pine View Lane, a SVU that was traveling northbound on Piscataway Road hit Vaughn’s vehicle.

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Anyone with information on the crash should call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-306-5640. To remain anonymous, callers can contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637), or submit the message online.

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