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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD (March 10, 2025) – A child has died following a car crash involving a police chase in Prince George’s County on March 7.
According to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, around 6:25 p.m., an officer with the District Heights Police Department tried to stop a car in the 6000 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights.
The driver stopped briefly before taking off again. The officer lost sight of the vehicle and broadcasted a description on the radio.
Officials say another DHPD officer and an officer from the Capitol Heights Police Department saw the car shortly after and tried to stop it. The car then drove away, hitting four other vehicles.
Two people who were in one of the cars – a woman and a minor – were taken to the hospital for treatment. The woman had non-life-threatening injuries, but the child died in the hospital.
The original driver was taken into police custody. People in the other vehicles sustained minor injuries.
The incident is under investigation.
In Prince George’s County, wrongful death claims following car accidents have several important distinguishing features. Maryland law allows these claims to be filed by primary beneficiaries (spouse, parents, and children) or secondary beneficiaries (siblings, cousins, nieces, and nephews) if no primary beneficiaries exist.
The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in Prince George’s County is three years from the date of death, not the accident date. This timing distinction is crucial as some victims may survive the initial crash but succumb to injuries later.
Maryland follows the strict contributory negligence rule, meaning if the deceased was even 1% at fault, recovery may be barred completely. This makes thorough accident investigation essential to establish clear liability against the other driver.
Damages in Prince George’s County wrongful death cases typically include economic losses (medical expenses, funeral costs, lost wages and financial support) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, loss of companionship). Maryland caps non-economic damages, with the current amount adjusting annually for inflation.
Prince George’s County car accident fatality rates exceed state averages, with particularly dangerous corridors along Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) and portions of the Capital Beltway. Local courts have experience handling these complex cases, with settlement values typically higher than in more rural Maryland counties.
If you were involved in a car accident in Prince George’s County, contact the Prince George’s County car accident lawyers at Regan Zambri Long for a free consultation.
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