Washington, DC
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Wed, 03/19/2014A nine-year-old girl was seriously injured Thursday morning when she was struck by a taxi while waiting with her brother at a bus stop in District Heights, Md.
Complete Prince George's County, MD accident reports and news.
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Washington, DCAccidents in Prince George's County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Prince George's County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Prince George's County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Prince George's County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Most recent accident reports
Washington, DC
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Mon, 03/17/2014A Lanham, Md., man died from injuries after his car was hit as he was trying to make a left turn onto Annapolis Road from Fontana Drive early Tuesday morning, police said.
Washington, DC
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Tue, 03/11/2014A woman suffered serious injuries after she was struck by a CSX freight train in Beltsville, Md., Prince George's County police said.
Washington, DC
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Fri, 03/07/2014Anne Arundel County police said it appears excessive speed contributed to a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV Saturday evening.
Police were called to Route 198 and Race Track Road in Laurel, Md., for reports of an accident. The incident occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m.
Washington, DC
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Fri, 03/07/2014Anne Arundel County police said it appears excessive speed contributed to a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV Saturday evening.
Police were called to Route 198 and Race Track Road in Laurel, Md., for reports of an accident. The incident occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m.
Washington, DC
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Wed, 03/05/2014A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car in Oxon Hill Wednesday night. This incident happened on Saint Barnabas Road, not far from the on-ramp to the Beltway. The impact of the crash shattered the front windshield of the car involved.
Washington, DC
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Mon, 02/24/2014A fire captain responding to a townhouse fire in Largo is in the hospital after getting struck by a car Tuesday on the way to the scene, authorities said.
Washington, DC
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Wed, 02/12/2014A tractor trailer overturned on the inner loop of the Beltway Thursday morning, spilling produce and fuel onto the road.
Maryland State Police were called to the scene near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Oxon Hill around 8 a.m. Thursday.
Washington, DC
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Sat, 02/08/2014Police in Prince George’s County say a 27-year-old man is dead after a solo-car crash in Oxon Hill.
Washington, DC
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Mon, 02/03/2014A naked man jumped out of a car driven by his alleged kidnappers early Tuesday morning in Maryland.
Washington, DC
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Sun, 01/26/2014Prince George’s County Police said they are investigating an accident that left a 31-year-old pedestrian dead in District Heights.
Washington, DC
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Mon, 01/20/2014Two men, identified as Daryl Deon Davis 18, and O'Sha Marquis Allen 21, are dead after a taxi cab and another vehicle crashed head-on, splitting one of the cars in two just outside the entrance to the Landover metro station in Prince George’s County.
Washington, DC
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Mon, 01/20/2014A fatal accident closed all southbound lanes of I-495 South near Route 50 in Maryland early Tuesday, but two lanes were reopened by 5:30 a.m.
Maryland State Police said all lanes would be open shortly.
Washington, DC
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Sun, 01/19/2014A man and a woman, identified as Aayoni Williams 30, and James Monroe Henderson, 45, were killed and another man was injured when their SUV barreled off an overpass in the Oxon Hill area of Prince George’s County and crashed to the roadway beneath it, authorities said.
Washington, DC
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Sun, 01/12/2014A pedestrian has died after being struck by a SUV that later crashed into a Prince George's County building Monday morning.