Fatal multi-vehicle collision in Prince George’s County under investigation

LAUREL, Maryland. – The Prince George’s County Police Department Accident Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday in the unincorporated part of Laurel. The deceased driver is 23-year-old Justin Xavier Smith of Upper Marlboro.

On June 1, 2024, at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers responded to a crash in the 11000 block of Laurel Bowie Road involving four vehicles. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in a second car is in critical condition. The driver and passengers of the third vehicle were hospitalized with injuries that were deemed non-life-threatening. All occupants of the fourth vehicle were uninjured.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Smith and the driver of a second car were traveling southbound on Laurel Bowie Road. For reasons currently under investigation, Smith crossed the double yellow line and entered the northbound lane, striking a guardrail before ultimately colliding with a northbound vehicle. At the same time, the second southbound vehicle lost control, left the roadway and struck a tree. Debris from Smith’s car also struck another vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, through the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device), or by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous. Please reference case number 24-0031754.

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