Driver, 21, killed after crashing vehicle into tree in Gaithersburg

Police Line - Crime Scene
Police Line - Crime Scene

Gaithersburg, Md. — A 21-year-old man died Tuesday evening after his car crashed into a tree in Gaithersburg, authorities said.

Emergency crews responded to Perry Parkway around 7:05 p.m., where they found the driver pinned inside the vehicle.

Despite emergency responders’ efforts, he was declared dead at the scene. He was the only occupant of the vehicle.

The Montgomery County Department of Police is investigating the cause of the crash.