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Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Serious Pedestrian Collision; Victim’s Identity Released

For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 11, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a serious pedestrian collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

At approximately 8:53 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Wisteria Dr. and Great Seneca Hwy. for the report of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation by detectives has determined that a black Acura TSX was traveling northbound on Wisteria Drive, when for reasons still under investigation, the driver struck the 15-year-old male victim, who was crossing the roadway in a westbound direction.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

On Friday, May 12, 2023, the 15-year-old male victim succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The decedent has been identified as Elijah Miles of Germantown.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at 240-773-6620.

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Release ID: 23-261
Media Contact: L.N.J.Ivey 
Categories: pedestrian-collision