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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating the cause of a fatal collision in the Largo area. One of the involved drivers was an on-duty PGPD patrol officer. The second involved driver is 85-year-old Jeanette Benthall of Largo. She died of her injuries several days after the collision.On September 9, 2024, at approximately 11:20 am, the officer and Ms. Benthall collided in the intersection of Campus Way South and Joyceton Drive. Both were transported from the scene to a hospital for treatment. Ms. Benthall died on September 14, 2024. The patrol officer has since been released from the hospital.
The circumstances of the collision are under investigation. As part of their investigation, detectives are working to collect any video evidence as well as speak to additional witnesses.
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 contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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PGPD Investiga Colisión Fatal Involucrando Oficial de Patrulla
La Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Colisiones del Departamento de Policía del Condado Prince George’s está investigando la causa de una colisión fatal en el área de Largo. Uno de los conductores involucrados era un oficial de patrulla de PGPD en servicio. La segunda conductora involucrada es Jeanette Benthall, de Largo, de 85 años. Murió a causa de sus heridas varios días después de la colisión.
El 9 de septiembre de 2024, aproximadamente a las 11:20 a.m., el oficial y la Sra. Benthall chocaron en la intersección de Campus Way South y Joyceton Drive. Ambos fueron trasladados del lugar a un hospital para recibir tratamiento. La Sra. Benthall murió el 14 de septiembre de 2024. El oficial de patrulla fue dado de alta del hospital.
Las circunstancias de la colisión están bajo investigación. Como parte de su investigación, los detectives están trabajando para recopilar cualquier evidencia en video y hablar con testigos adicionales.
Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso debe llamar a la Unidad de Reconstrucción y Análisis de Colisiones al (301) 731-4422.
Las personas que llaman y desean permanecer en el anonimato pueden comunicarse con Crime Solvers en línea en www.pgcrimesolvers.com, la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en Apple Store o Google Play para descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil), o llamar al 1 -866-411-TIPS (8477).
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