LANHAM, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that took place last Monday at the intersection of Lanham Severn Road and Main Street.
The incident involved a dirt bike and a car and resulted in the death of 22-year-old George Jackson of Greenbelt.
At around 8:45 pm, officers responded to the area following reports of a collision. Preliminary findings suggest that a car heading eastbound on Lanham Severn Road collided with a dirt bike traveling in the opposite direction. The driver of the car was attempting to make a left turn onto Main Street when the collision occurred.
Both the rider and the passenger on the dirt bike were transported to a hospital. Jackson succumbed to his injuries a short time later, while the dirt bike rider sustained serious injuries. Neither the driver nor the passenger of the car involved in the collision were injured.
The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with information relevant to the case is asked to contact the unit at 301-731-4422.