PGPD Fatal Collision in Oxon Hill Under Investigation

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Oxon Hill on Monday. One of the involved drivers, 44-year-old Robert Coates of District Heights, was killed.


On November 22, 2021, at approximately 4:50 pm, patrol officers responded to St. Barnabas Road and Larry Avenue for a crash involving two vehicles. Coates was pronounced dead on the scene. The second involved driver suffered what appear to be minor injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed Coates was heading westbound on St. Barnabas Road prior to the collision. Preliminarily, investigators are looking into whether Coates swerved to avoid another car that had just turned onto St. Barnabas Road into his path. Coates crossed over into the eastbound lanes where his car collided with a vehicle.

Anyone with information on this case 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), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device. Please refer to case number 21-0054174.

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