Red-Light Running Driver Smashes Into 2 Cars in Accokeek, Pronounced Dead: Police

ACCOKEEK, MD — A man is dead after police say he ran a red light and crashed into two vehicles that were turning left in front of him in Accokeek over the weekend.

Police responded to the intersection of Indian Head Highway and Berry Road at around 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 15 to a report of a three-car accident, and found 21-year-old Jaylen Williams of Upper Marlboro dead at the scene, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

"The preliminary investigation reveals Williams was traveling northbound on Indian Head Highway approaching the intersection of Berry Road," the report state. "Two cars were turning left from southbound Indian Head Highway onto Berry Road with the right of way. Williams’s car entered the intersection against a red signal and stuck the two vehicles in the intersection."

The drivers of the other cars were taken to the hospital. They had non-life-threatening injuries.

The report adds: "Anyone with information on this collision 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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