One person was killed and three others were hurt Sunday night in a violent multi-vehicle crash at Kenilworth Avenue and Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt, authorities said. Emergency crews arriving at the scene found one person who had been ejected from a vehicle, and three additional victims who were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The county has not released the identity of the person who died.
According to DC News Now, the Prince George's County Fire Department reported that the ejected victim was pronounced dead, while three other occupants were transported to hospitals. One was listed in critical condition and two were described as serious but not life-threatening. Crews were dispatched to the intersection Sunday night, and officials said the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Where the Crash Happened
The collision unfolded at the intersection of Kenilworth Avenue and Cherrywood Lane, near the Greenbelt Metro station and a busy retail strip that regularly sees a mix of neighborhood drivers and commuters. The stretch of MD-201, locally known as Kenilworth Avenue, is a key route linking Washington, D.C., to Greenbelt and nearby suburbs, so crashes there can quickly snarl traffic across northern Prince George's County. As noted by MD Route 201, the road ties together several communities along its run through the county.
Response and Investigation
Firefighters and police worked to stabilize damaged vehicles, clear debris and treat the injured while redirecting drivers away from the intersection. As detailed by DC News Now, authorities said crash reconstruction teams will examine the scene as part of the ongoing investigation. Because reconstruction and towing can take hours, serious collisions on Kenilworth often trigger long backups for commuters.
County officials have not released additional information about what led up to the crash, and no arrests or charges have been announced. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has relevant information to contact the Prince George's County Police Department. This story will be updated as authorities share more details.
