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Virginia Man Dies After Democracy Boulevard Collision; Victim’s Identity Released

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD – Montgomery County Department of Police - 2nd District officers are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  

 

The preliminary investigation has revealed that at approximately 6:26 p.m., 60-year-old Byron Jennings was driving a 2012 Kia Sorento westbound on Democracy Blvd prior to Newbridge Drive when he suffered a medical emergency. The Kia then left the roadway, causing a 2015 BMW to collide with the curb and to leave the roadway.  

 

The driver of the BMW sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital. 

 

Jennings, of Lynchburg, VA, was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. 

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Release ID: 23-613
Media Contact: CC 
Categories: fatal-collision