Lanham, MD (August 30, 2023) – A 22-year-old riding a dirt bike lost his life due to a crash that occurred in Prince George’s County on Monday, August 28.
Reports from the Prince George’s County Police Department show that at around 8:45 p.m., a dirt bike was traveling in the area of Lanham Severn Road and Main Street when it became involved in a collision with a car. According to PGPD, the sedan attempted to make a turn in front of the dirt bike when the two vehicles collided.
Two people on the dirt bike were injured in the crash. Both victims were transported to area hospitals, where one of the victims passed away. The victim was identified as 22-year-old George Jackson.
No one inside the car was injured.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating.
We hope the injured victim recovers quickly.
Our sympathies are with the family of George Jackson.
Fatal Auto Accidents in Maryland
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Fatal auto accidents take the lives of hundreds of innocent people in Maryland each year. Quite often, innocent people end up losing their lives and fatal car accidents due to drivers who are negligent. We see countless people lose their lives as a result of drivers who are impaired, distracted, or engaging in other negligent actions while behind the wheel. When drivers act carelessly while on the road, they place the lives of other people at risk. Unfortunately, innocent victims continue to die every day due to these fatal accidents.
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We firmly believe that seeking justice is not only important for closure but also critical for financial stability during this difficult time. Our goal is always to provide aggressive and dedicated legal representation to ensure our clients are able to recover full and fair settlements for their losses and damages so that they can get back on track with as little stress as possible. If you are ready to start the process of filing a claim, call our Maryland personal injury law firm today at 301-699-5800 or 877-677-1576 for a free consultation.
Note: This article was written utilizing a variety of outside resources, such as news reports and eyewitness testimony. Our writing team has not independently verified any of the information regarding this accident. If you locate any information about this accident that is not correct, please contact Meyers, Rodbell, & Rosenbaum. PA right away so that we can correct the inaccuracies and update the post with the correct information.
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