PGPD Fatal Motorcycle Crash in District Heights 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 on Monday evening in District Heights. The victim is 25-year-old Marc Yearwood Jr., of District Heights.

On September 2nd, at approximately 6:40 pm, patrol officers were called to the 1600 block of Ritchie Road for a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Yearwood suffered critical injuries and was rushed to a hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time later.


The preliminary investigation reveals Yearwood lost control of the motorcycle upon landing a wheelie. His bike hit a curb and he ultimately struck a fire hydrant.


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.

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