At this time of year, the last thing Prince George's County residents
want to learn of is an auto accident in which there were multiple injuries
to both adults and children. However, that is exactly what happened in
an incident earlier this month. This
motor vehicle accident was particularly sad in that it led to one fatality and five others being
injured, including three children.
The accident took place in Seat Pleasant, according to police. A 31-year-old
man was driving on the 6500 block of Seat Pleasant Drive when he crossed
the double yellow lines and went into oncoming traffic. This occurred
just after 7 p.m. The man was thrown from his car as it collided with
another vehicle that was in the oncoming lane. The ejected driver was
later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Inside the other vehicle, the driver and an adult passenger both suffered
serious injuries as a result of the motor vehicle crash. According to
Prince George's County police, three children who were in the vehicle
were also injured. The children were taken to Children's Hospital
for treatment. The condition of the two adults was not immediately released.
It was not clear in the aftermath of the accident if alcohol or excessive
speed played a part in the incident.
What is clear is that one driver's actions led to a major accident
that left one dead and several injured. Whether it was driver's negligence
or something else that led to the incident may never be known. But those
who were injured may be eligible for compensation for medical costs, lost
wages and pain and suffering for the injuries they sustained.
