The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis
and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early
Monday morning. The deceased driver’s name will be
released once his family is located and notified.
On May 5, 2025, at approximately 12:50 am, officers responded to a
collision in the 8600 block of Riggs Road in the Adelphi area. The
victim, an adult male, was taken to a hospital
where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. The passenger suffered
minor injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed the driver was traveling northbound on Riggs Road when, for reasons now
under investigation, he crossed over to the southbound lanes and struck an unoccupied, parked
vehicle.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the
Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online
at www.pgcrimesolvers.com,
the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to
download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You
can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-0023724.
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