Crime & Safety
Woman Killed Walking Dog When SUV Goes Off Road: Police
A woman walking her dog in Derwood died when an SUV went off the road and struck the victim on a sidewalk, Montgomery County police said.
DERWOOD, MD — A woman walking her dog in Derwood died Monday when an SUV went off the road and struck the victim on a sidewalk, Montgomery County police said.
The accident happened about 11:39 a.m. at the intersection of Muncaster Mill Road and Applewood Lane, a police news release said.
The victim — Debra Voith, 69, of Derwood — was hit by a car while walking along the sidewalk of Muncaster Mill Road. Voith was hit by the driver of a brown 2017 Buick Envision, which crossed over the eastbound lanes of traffic and went off the road, police said.
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The adult driver of the Buick remained on scene. Police have not released the driver's name and no charges have been filed.
The dog was not injured.
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Detectives ask anyone who saw the collision to call (240) 773-6620.
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