PGPD Fatal Collision in Capitol Heights Under Investigation

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Capitol Heights Tuesday afternoon. The deceased driver is 55-year-old Anthony Leon Williams of Laurel.

On February 23, 2021, at approximately 4:40 pm, officers responded to the 1000 block of Hampton Park Boulevard for a collision involving two vehicles.

The preliminary investigation suggests Williams was turning left out of a parking lot onto Hampton Park Boulevard when his car was struck by a second vehicle that was traveling on Hampton Park Boulevard. Williams was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The driver of the second vehicle suffered what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477); online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com or the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device). Please refer to case 21-0008516.

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