The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Monday afternoon. The deceased driver is identified as 28-year-old Jose Hernandez Chavez of Hyattsville.
On May 23, 2022, at approximately 3:45 pm, officers responded to the 8400 block of Central Avenue in Seat Pleasant for a collision involving three vehicles.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Central Avenue. Hernandez and the driver of a third vehicle were waiting at a traffic light, when the driver of the pickup struck the rear of Hernandez Chavez’s vehicle, causing his car to collide with a third vehicle. Hernandez Chavez was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The other involved drivers were not injured.
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 22-0024905.
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PGPD Investiga Mortal Choque en Seat Pleasant
On May 23, 2022, at approximately 3:45 pm, officers responded to the 8400 block of Central Avenue in Seat Pleasant for a collision involving three vehicles.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Central Avenue. Hernandez and the driver of a third vehicle were waiting at a traffic light, when the driver of the pickup struck the rear of Hernandez Chavez’s vehicle, causing his car to collide with a third vehicle. Hernandez Chavez was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The other involved drivers were not injured.
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 22-0024905.
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PGPD Investiga Mortal Choque en Seat Pleasant
La Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques investiga un mortal choque que se registró el lunes en la tarde. El fenecido conductor fue identificado como Chávez Hernández, de 28 años y vecino de Hyattsville.
El 23 de mayo de 2022, a eso de las 3:45 pm, oficiales acudieron a la cuadra 8400 de Central Avenue tras recibir información sobre un choque que involucraba a tres vehículos.
La investigación preliminar reveló que el conductor de una camioneta involucrada viajaba en dirección este sobre Central Avenue. Hernández y el conductor de un tercer vehículo esperaban en un semáforo cuando el conductor de la camioneta impactó la parte posterior del auto de Hernández, haciendo que su auto chocara con un tercer vehículo. A Hernández le trasladaron a un hospital en donde le declararon fenecido. Los otros conductores que estuvieron involucrados no fueron trasladados a hospitales.
Pedimos que quien tenga información sobre este caso por favor llame a la Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques al 301-731-4422.
Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil). Por favor refiérase al caso 22-0024905.
El 23 de mayo de 2022, a eso de las 3:45 pm, oficiales acudieron a la cuadra 8400 de Central Avenue tras recibir información sobre un choque que involucraba a tres vehículos.
La investigación preliminar reveló que el conductor de una camioneta involucrada viajaba en dirección este sobre Central Avenue. Hernández y el conductor de un tercer vehículo esperaban en un semáforo cuando el conductor de la camioneta impactó la parte posterior del auto de Hernández, haciendo que su auto chocara con un tercer vehículo. A Hernández le trasladaron a un hospital en donde le declararon fenecido. Los otros conductores que estuvieron involucrados no fueron trasladados a hospitales.
Pedimos que quien tenga información sobre este caso por favor llame a la Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques al 301-731-4422.
Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil). Por favor refiérase al caso 22-0024905.
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