PGPD PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Chillum

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle collision in Chillum early Sunday morning. The victim is 34-year-old Matthew Atayi of Hyattsville.

On November 11th, at approximately 2:10 am, patrol officers were called to the 6900 block of Riggs Road for a single vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation reveals the car was traveling southbound on Riggs Road, when for reasons that are under investigation, the driver lost control and struck a utility pole. The victim was a passenger in the car. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver suffered what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries.

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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