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Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Collision; Victim Identified

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Gaithersburg, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on the evening of Thursday, September 26, 2024.

At approximately 7:21 p.m., Montgomery County Police Department 3rd District Officers and Fire Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of E. Franklin Avenue and Seminole Street for reports of a collision involving a silver 2015 Honda CR-V and a pedestrian. 

Upon arrival, first responders located the pedestrian, identified as 57-year-old Victor Perez, who had sustained life-threatening injuries. Perez was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. 

The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. 

The investigation remains active and ongoing. CRU detectives urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them at (240) 773-6620. 

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Release ID: 24-449
Media Contact: DBartels 
Categories: fatal-collision