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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD (April 18, 2025) – A car crash involving two vehicles killed a minor and injured five other people on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on Friday, April 18.
United States Park Police were dispatched around 1:40 a.m. to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Maryland Route 97.
A minor was pronounced dead at the scene, while another minor was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Two other minors and two adults were also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
About 530 people die on Maryland roads each year. Prince George’s County has the most deaths (around 91 per year). Men are involved in most fatal crashes (77%), and nearly half of these deadly accidents happen on state highways.
When you lose a loved one in a Maryland traffic accident, you have two main ways to seek help:
Most drivers in Maryland only carry the minimum required insurance of $30,000, which is often not enough after a fatal accident. A good attorney can help find additional sources of compensation.
Maryland limits how much money can be awarded for emotional suffering in these cases, though this amount increases by $15,000 each year. You must file your case within three years of your loved one’s death.
It’s important to talk to an attorney quickly after a fatal accident. They can:
If you’ve lost someone in a car accident, speaking with an attorney who specializes in these cases can help you understand your options in simple, clear terms.
If you were involved in a traumatic accident in Prince George’s County, Maryland, the accident attorneys at Regan Zambri Long Law can help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
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