Police Release Name of Woman Killed in Crash with Tow Truck

Police have released the name of the woman killed last week when her car crashed into a tow truck.

According to the Prince George’s Police Department, the victim was Lashawn Childs, 29, of Hunt Place in Northeast Washington.

Officers were called to the intersection of Sheriff Road and 61st Avenue in Fairmount Heights Dec. 18. They found Childs with critical injuries from a crash involving a car and tow truck, PGPD reports. The victim was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Authorities had withheld the victim’s name until family members were identified.

Investigators found that a tow truck was stopped at 61st to make a left turn when the victim, traveling westbound on Sheriff Road, crashed into the back of it.

The tow truck driver and his passenger were not injured.

Anyone with information on this case should call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-30-5640. To remain anonymous, callers can dial Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637), or submit the information online.

For more information visit the Prince George’s County Police Department.