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Detectives Investigate East-West Highway Fatal Pedestrian Collision; Victim's Identity Released

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Gaithersburg, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that resulted in the death of 80-year-old Roland Singleton, of Silver Spring. 

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 9:47 p.m., Montgomery County Police officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to the area of East-West Highway and Washington Avenue for the report of a pedestrian struck.

The preliminary investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) has determined that Singleton was crossing East-West Highway when he was struck by a 2019 Jeep Cherokee traveling in the eastbound lanes.  

Singleton was transported to an area hospital, where he later died on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. 

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.

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Release ID: 26-085
Media Contact: CT 
Categories: fatal-collision