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Laurel Woman Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision near Hyattsville, Police Seek Witnesses

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Published on December 25, 2025
Laurel Woman Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision near Hyattsville, Police Seek WitnessesSource: Unsplash/ camilo jimenez

A fatal motor vehicle collision in Hyattsville resulted in the death of 49-year-old Laura Johnson of Laurel. The accident took place last Friday in an unincorporated area near Annapolis Road and Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At around 11:40 am, law enforcement and emergency services convened on the scene of a distressing two-vehicle crash, as reported by a post from the Prince George's County Police Department's social media account.

Details of the incident are being pieced together by the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit, which has indicated that one car, traveling westbound on Annapolis Road, collided with an eastbound vehicle carrying Johnson. Following the impact, three individuals, including the deceased, were transported to a hospital with injuries that did not initially appear life-threatening. Tragically, Laura Johnson's conditions worsened resulting, in her untimely death. The involved parties remained on the scene subsequent to the calamity.

In the aftermath of such a tragic outcome, authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance. The official statement released by the Prince George's County Police encourages anyone with pertinent information to come forth and contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit directly at 301-731-4422. For those who prefer anonymity, tips can also be relayed through Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, via the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), with reference to case number 25-0070185.