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Detectives Investigate North Frederick Avenue Fatal Collision; Victim’s Identity Released

For Immediate Release: Monday, July 22, 2024

Gaithersburg, MD- Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, on North Frederick Avenue near Travis Avenue.

 

At approximately 10:12 p.m., Gaithersburg Police officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision involving two vehicles.

 

The investigation has revealed that a black 2022 Ram 1500 pick-up truck was traveling northbound on North Frederick Avenue when it collided with a black 2016 Nissan Altima traveling northbound on North Frederick Avenue.

 

The operator of the Nissan was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The decedent has been identified as Isacc Akomanyi, of Germantown.

 

An occupant in the Nissan and the driver of the Ram were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

 

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and CRU detectives are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to call (240) 773-6620. 

 

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Release ID: 24-317
Media Contact: CC 
Categories: fatal-collision