Crime & Safety

Woman Fatally Hit By Car In Montgomery County

Authorities said the deadly pedestrian crash was reported around 7 a.m. near the intersection of Randolph Road and Locksley Lane.

Montgomery County Police say a woman was fatally struck by a car in the Colesville area early Wednesday.
Montgomery County Police say a woman was fatally struck by a car in the Colesville area early Wednesday. (Gaby Arancibia/Patch)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A woman died early Wednesday after being hit by a car in the Colesville area, authorities said.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said the pedestrian crash was reported around 7 a.m., and that a woman had suffered traumatic injuries as a result.

Details released by the Montgomery County Police Department indicate the deadly crash occurred near the intersection of Randolph Road and Locksley Lane.

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Police said the driver of the striking car remained at the scene.

Few details have been released regarding the crash.

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Officials said a temporary road closure was issued between Sherwood Forest and Hammonton Place in both directions. Drivers were urged to seek alternate routes and anticipate delays in the area.

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

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