Montgomery, MD – Six Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at Connecticut Ave near Atherton Dr

Montgomery, MD (May 13, 2022) – Multiple victims were hospitalized with injuries as a result of a crash that took place in Montgomery County on Thursday morning, May 12.

At around 7:35 a.m., the Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire & Rescue responded to a major collision on Connecticut Avenue.

Reports from authorities show that a Ford was trying to make a left turn from Atherton Drive to the northbound side of Connecticut Avenue when it collided with a southbound Kia. The Ford was occupied by two adults at the time of the crash while the Kia was occupied by four people.

All six people were injured in the crash. EMS transported the victims, identified as four adults and two minors, to area hospitals for emergency care. At least one victim was hospitalized in critical condition.

The crash remains under investigation by the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU).

We hope the six people who were hurt as a result of this crash make a timely and a full recovery from their injuries.

Car Accidents in Maryland

Auto wrecks in the state of Maryland leave tens of thousands of people with serious injuries every year. Dealing with the aftermath of an auto accident can be incredibly challenging. Having painful injuries just makes the recovery process even worse. In many instances, people are hospitalized with traumatic brain injuries, severe compound fractures, and even internal organ damage.

When people suffer from severe injuries due to auto wrecks, they often face tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. Covering medical costs, vehicle repair expenses, and other financial burdens while being unable to work can be incredibly challenging. Not only do victims suffer, but their families also suffer as well. When people are hurt in motor vehicle accidents due to the negligence of others, it is important that they reach out to a car accident lawyer in Montgomery as soon as possible. Injured parties may have legal options available to help them obtain financial compensation from the person who caused their injuries.

The Montgomery personal injury lawyers at Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC have more than 6 and 1/2 decades of experience fighting on behalf of injured clients. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping each of our clients secure full and timely compensation following their accidents. Our lawyers will fight to help you obtain the maximum amount of compensation for your claim so you can cover the costs you face as you recover. If you were hurt as a result of a motor vehicle accident, our lawyers will personally investigate your accident and build the most solid claim on your behalf. We will fight to protect your legal rights and best interests every step of the way. Contact our Maryland personal injury law firm today at 301-251-8776 to schedule a case evaluation for no cost to you with our team.

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.