(FORESTVILLE, MD) \u2013 Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Prince George\u2019s County.<\/p>\n
At approximately 4:30 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 301 in the area of Clymer Drive. According to a preliminary investigation, the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta was making a left turn from northbound Route 301 onto Clymer Drive.<\/p>\n
At the same time, a tractor-trailer was traveling south of Route 301. The driver of the Volkswagen failed to yield to the tractor-trailer, which led to the crash. The driver of the Volkswagen, Christopher Robin Barnes Jr., 26, of Waldorf, Maryland was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer remained at the scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division responded to the scene to inspect the tractor-trailer and assist in the investigation. Route 301 was partially closed until about 9 a.m. because of the crash.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The crash remains under investigation.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0CONTACT: Office of Media Communication, msp.media@maryland.gov<\/p>\n
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