PGPD Glenarden Fatal Collision Under Investigation

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a now fatal collision that occurred in late December in Glenarden. The deceased driver is identified as 46-year-old Anson Derrington of Washington, DC.

On December 27, 2022, at approximately 6:00 pm, officers responded to the intersection of Brightseat Road and Mclain Avenue for a collision involving two vehicles.



The preliminary investigation revealed Derrington was traveling southbound on Brightseat Road, when for reasons that remain under investigation, his pickup truck crossed the double yellow lines, struck another vehicle and a utility pole. Derrington died of his injuries on January 6, 2023.



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 22-0063428.



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