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Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Collision; Victim Identified

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 2, 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 Monday, September 30, 2024. The pedestrian, identified as 53-year-old Dominique Mwepu, sustained life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead on the scene.

At approximately 7:55 p.m., Montgomery County Police Department 5th District Officers and Fire Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Frederick Road and High Point Drive for reports of a collision involving a blue Honda Prelude and a pedestrian. 

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: 24-452
Media Contact: DBartels 
Categories: fatal-collision