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Update: Fatal Collision Investigation Continues, Alcohol May Be a Factor

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police - Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal collision that occurred late on Sunday, May 31 on Muncaster Mill Road in the Rockville area.

Today, detectives are identifying the deceased victim as Diane Alice Corrao, age 50 of the 18000 block of Fertile Meadow Court in Gaithersburg.  Investigators are also stating that Juan Francisco Diana admitted to consuming alcohol prior to driving Sunday evening.  The analysis of Juan Diana's blood is pending.

Preliminary investigation indicated that a black, 2014 Ford Fusion, driven by Juan Francisco Diana was traveling southbound on Muncaster Mill Road, south of Olde Mill Run.  For reasons still under investigation, the black Ford Fusion crossed the center line and struck the white Ford Taurus, traveling north and operated by Diane Alice Corrao.  She succumbed to her injuries on the scene of the crash.  Juan Francisco Diana was transported to Suburban Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  He remains hospitalized.

Anyone who witnessed this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.  Callers may remain anonymous.   PRS

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Release ID: 15-164
Media Contact: mcpnews 
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