PGPD PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision in Riverdale Park

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Riverdale Park. The deceased driver is 43-year-old Checcia Durham of Washington, DC.

On May 5, 2022, at approximately 2:40 pm, officers responded to East-West Highway at 44th Place for a single-vehicle collision involving a garbage truck. The preliminary investigation revealed Durham was driving eastbound on East-West Highway approaching the intersection of 44thPlace, when for reasons that are under investigation, she struck a curb causing the truck to overturn. Durham was pronounced deceased on the scene. The two other occupants in the truck were transported to the hospital with 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. Please refer to case 22-0021627.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates fatal collisions that occur in the town of Riverdale Park.

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