2 Killed In I-95 Crash In Prince George's County: Police

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Two people died in a crash Thursday night on Interstate 95 in Prince George's County, according to Maryland State Police.

The multi-vehicle crash happened on southbound I-95 just north of Route 212 shortly after 10:40 p.m., state police said in a news release. According to authorities, a 24-year-old Silver Spring man driving a 2017 Dodge Charger was traveling in the right lane when he attempted to switch lanes and pass a tractor-trailer.

At the same time, police said a Hyundai Elantra was traveling in the next lane over to the left when it was rear-ended by the Dodge. The impact caused the Dodge to drive off the left side of the road and the Hyundai to drive off the right side of the road, police said. The Hyundai stopped facing north on I-95 and caught fire.

The male driver of the Hyundai and the female passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. They have not been identified, police said. The driver of the Dodge was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation. Once the investigation is complete, it will be turned over to the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, who will decide whether charges will be filed against the driver of the Dodge.