NTY, Md. — A tragic crash in Landover, Maryland, claimed the life of a woman and left multiple juveniles injured Tuesday afternoon. According to law enforcement officials, the fatal collision involved a stolen vehicle carrying five juveniles that ran a red light before striking another car occupied by the woman and her 2-year-old child.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Sheriff Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, a busy thoroughfare in Prince George’s County. Authorities say the stolen vehicle failed to stop at a red light and violently collided with the victim’s car.
Emergency responders arrived swiftly on the scene. Despite their efforts, the mother was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 2-year-old child, who was also in the car, miraculously survived and was evaluated by medical personnel. Officials have not released the identities of the victims pending notification of family.
The five juveniles inside the stolen vehicle also sustained injuries. According to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, one of the juveniles was transported to a hospital in critical condition, while three others suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The condition of the fifth juvenile has not yet been disclosed.
Investigators are now working to determine how the juveniles obtained the stolen vehicle and what led to the high-risk behavior that resulted in such a devastating loss of life. The crash has sparked renewed concerns about youth crime, reckless driving, and community safety in Prince George’s County.
Law enforcement officials are urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist in their ongoing investigation. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses and traffic cameras is being reviewed as part of the effort to piece together the events leading up to the collision.
Community members have already begun expressing outrage and grief over the incident. Many have called for stronger measures to address car thefts and juvenile crime in the area, pointing to this tragedy as a stark reminder of the real-world consequences of such actions.
Authorities say more information, including potential charges, will be released as the investigation continues.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
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