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Detectives Investigate Crabbs Branch Way Fatality; Victim’s Identity Released

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Gaithersburg, MD — Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The collision resulted in the death of 52-year-old Sukhbir Singh of Gaithersburg.

 

At approximately 1:41 p.m., 1st District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Crabbs Branch Way and Moccasin Lane for the report of a single-vehicle collision.

 

The investigation has revealed that a white 2021 Toyota Avalon was traveling south on Crabbs Branch Way when, for reasons still under investigation, it left the roadway and struck a tree. 

 

Upon arrival, an adult male driver, later identified as Singh, was located and transported to an area hospital, where he died on the morning of Monday, April 6.

 

This remains an active investigation and may take several weeks to months to complete. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.

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Release ID: 26-152
Media Contact: CC 
Categories: fatal-collision