Police: Burns from Car Fire Killed Man on Golf Course

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Investigators are trying to determine why a Northeast Washington man drove onto a Prince George’s County golf course, where his car caught fire and resulted in his death.

The Prince George’s County Police Department says Frank Andrew Bartee, 70, of Just Street in Northeast Washington died Sunday after his car caugh on fire at the Enterprise Golf Course in Mitchellville.

He had been reported missing in the District on Saturday.

Preliminarily, no foul play is suspected in connection with Bartee’s death, police said Monday.

A golf course employee spotted Bartee’s vehicle on fire when he arrived at work and called 911 about 5 a.m. Sunday.

After the Prince George’s County Fire Department extinguished the flames, they discovered Bartee outside of his car. He had suffered severe burns and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigators say Bartee drove his car onto the golf course and it became stuck in a muddy area. It appears the engine caught fire as Bartee attempted to free his car. Detectives are investigating why he initially drove onto the course.

Members of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police handled the investigation, along with Prince George’s County Police Department homicide detectives.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call CRIME SOLVERS at1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

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