Passenger Dies After Car Strikes Utility Pole in Brandywine

BRANDYWINE, MD — A man has died after the car he was riding in struck a utility pole in Brandywine, and police are trying to piece together what happened.

James Hawkins, 46, of Northwest D.C. was the passenger in a car headed southbound on Brandywine Road near Gibbons Church Road at around 8:45 p.m. on Feb. 5 when the driver crossed over the center line for an unknown reason and ran into a utility pole, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

Hawkins was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver appeared to have injuries that were not life-threatening.

Police have not identified the driver. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

The report adds: "Anyone with information on this crash 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, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com."

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