Man Dies in Silver Spring Accident Involving Truck
UPDATED- A 72-year-old man died at the scene of an accident in Silver Spring Wednesday when his car hit a truck and veered off the road.
Montgomery County Police Capt. Paul Starks reported the accident occurred at 10:23 a.m. on Georgia Avenue in the area of Janet Road.
Starks said preliminary investigation revealed that a Cadillac and a stake body work truck were traveling north on Georgia Avenue south of Janet Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Cadillac struck the rear of the truck then left the roadway crossing the median coming to rest in the southbound lanes of Georgia Avenue, according to police.
The identities of the drivers from both vehicles are not being released at this time.
More details are forthcoming to include the identity of the decedent once the next-of-kin has been notified.
— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) December 10, 2014
MCP on scene of serious PIC at GA Ave and Janet. N/B & S/B lanes closed. More info as we get it.
— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) December 10, 2014
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