PGPD Fatal Motorcycle Collision in the City of Hyattsville Under Investigation

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in early January in the City of Hyattsville. The victim is 24-year-old Jose Cruz Nataren Castillo of Hyattsville.

On January 8, 2021, at approximately 9:50 pm, officers with the Hyattsville City Police Department responded to the 2600 block of Nicholson Street for a motorcycle crash. The preliminary investigation revealed Nataren Castillo was traveling south on Nicholson Street, when for reasons that remain under investigation, he lost control of his motorcycle. He was ultimately thrown off his motorcycle. Nataren Castillo was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. He died of his injuries on January 19, 2021.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all fatal collisions that occur in the City of Hyattsville.

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 HYP-21-0049.

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