PGPD PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Capitol Heights

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning in Capitol Heights. The victim is 29-year-old Lojain Elsharif of Dumfries, Virginia.

Shortly after midnight on September 26th, officers responded to the 7800 block of Central Avenue for a collision. The driver, Elsharif, died a short time later at a hospital. Her passenger suffered what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed Elsharif was traveling westbound on Central Avenue, when for reasons that are under investigation, she appears to have lost control of her car. The car left the roadway, struck trees and ultimately rolled over.

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 20-0044754.

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