9-Year-Old Dies In Clinton Car Crash

A Clinton girl died Monday afternoon in a car crash that injured the driver of another vehicle, according to Prince George’s County Police.

The victim is 9-year-old Daichell Brown of Bolero Court in Clinton.

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The crash at Woodyard Road and Canberra Drive was reported about 5:10 p.m. When they arrived, they discovered Brown suffering from critical injuries. She died at a hospital a short time later, police said.

Investigators say Brown was a passenger in a car heading northbound on Woodyard Road whose driver failed to yield the right of way when making a left turn onto Canberra Drive. The car struck a southbound car on Woodyard Road.

The driver of Brown’s car wasn’t hurt. The second driver suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Police have not released the names of either driver or said whether charges will be filed.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422.

Callers who want to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.