(PIKESVILLE, MD) \u2013 Maryland State Police have identified two individuals involved in a double-fatal crash in Prince George\u2019s County yesterday.<\/p>\n
The deceased are identified as Tameka Patterson, 46, of Suitland, Maryland and Nana Arthur, 40, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Patterson was a passenger in a Jeep Grand Cherokee and Arthur was the driver of a Toyota Rav4. Both were pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical services personnel.<\/p>\n
Around 3:17 a.m. yesterday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to Maryland Route 4 at Woodyard Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, the Toyota, operated by Arthur, was traveling south, in the northbound lanes of Route 4, while the Jeep was traveling north. The two vehicles subsequently crashed head-on. Police believe that impairment may be a factor in this crash.<\/p>\n
Maryland Route 4 was closed for approximately four hours for the crash investigation. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration assisted with the road closure.<\/p>\n
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Crash Team continue to lead the active and ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n
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