One Dead In Two Vehicle Crash In Prince George’s Co.

(BRANDYWINE, MD) — Maryland State Police are on the scene of a fatal two-vehicle crash in Prince George’s County.

Details are limited at this time.  The preliminary investigation indicates that shortly before 11:00 p.m. yesterday, Maryland State Police troopers from the Forestville Barrack were dispatched to a reported crash on northbound Rt. 301, north of Cedarville Road.  When troopers arrived, fire and EMS personnel were on the scene extinguishing a fire at the crash site.  EMS officials determined one person in a car was deceased.

At this time, the preliminary investigation indicates a tractor trailer was northbound on Rt. 301.  A passenger car was also northbound on Rt. 301 and, for reasons unknown at this time, ran into the back of the tractor trailer and subsequently caught fire.

Northbound Rt. 301 is closed and is expected to remain closed until the early morning hours as the investigation and scene cleanup continue.  Northbound traffic is being diverted onto McKendree Rd.  MDOT State Highway Administration personnel will be assisting with a detour around the scene.

The investigation is continuing.  Additional information will be provided when it becomes available later today.