Temple Hills, MD – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Branch Ave near I-495

Temple Hills, MD (March 21, 2022) – A man from the Lanham area was fatally struck by a vehicle in Temple Hills in the early morning hours on Monday, March 21.

At 1:45 a.m., Maryland State Police Troopers responded to an auto-pedestrian crash on Branch Avenue, Route 5.

MSP Troopers report that a 38-year-old man was struck by a car on Branch Avenue. The crash occurred near the Interstate 495 intersection on the northbound lanes. Police believe that a Honda Civic from the early 2000s is the vehicle responsible for the crash.

Emergency crews secured the area and attempted to provide medical aid to the man. However, his injuries were far too severe. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Crash reconstruction investigators from the Maryland State Police are actively investigating the crash.

We would like to offer the family of the man who lost his life in this pedestrian crash our warmest and deepest condolences.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Maryland

Pedestrian fatalities account for more than 23% of all fatal crashes in the state of Maryland every single year. One out of every four people who are killed in crashes in our state is a pedestrian. These victims are extremely vulnerable during crashes. They have no protection and are often struck by vehicles that are large, speeding, or engaging in reckless acts.

Driving error continues to be the leading cause of fatal collisions in our state. Many innocent parties suffer fatal injuries in auto wrecks due to speeding drivers, distracted motorists, and people who are simply not operating their vehicles in a safe manner.

The consequences of fatal pedestrian accidents are devastating. Families are often unprepared to cover tens of thousands of dollars in funeral expenses.

There are also many instances where families lose a source of income as a result of a fatal accident. Dealing with the mental and financial impacts of losing a loved one can be severely challenging. When pedestrians lose their lives in crashes, their families may have legal routes that they are able to take to get justice.

A Temple Hills wrongful death lawyer can help your family pursue a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver.

Temple Hills Wrongful Death Lawyers

The Temple Hills pedestrian accident attorneys at Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC have extensive experience fighting to get justice for families who rightfully deserve to hold negligent parties to account.

Our law firm will provide your family with the representation you can trust. After our initial consultation, Greenblatt & Veliev’s experienced and knowledgeable attorneys will meticulously analyze your loved one’s accident. We will gather evidence to prove that the defendant is responsible and fight to hold them to account.

Our law firm will ensure your family collects the full financial compensation that you need to help move forward. Contact the Maryland personal injury law office of Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC at 301-251-8776 to schedule a consultation. We are available to take your call and to meet with you, whenever it is convenient, to get started.

Note: Our writers used secondary sources when writing this accident news post. These sources include but are not limited to local news sources, local and state police reports, social media posts, and eyewitness accounts about accidents that take place in and around Maryland. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident, therefore, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC  immediately so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request. 

Disclaimer: We hope that our readers will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle in an effort to reduce accidents in Maryland. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.