A child was struck by a driver on East Diamond Ave at Melvin Street in Gaithersburg around 3:30pm on Tuesday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer, EMS transported one child with Priority 2 trauma.
East Diamond Ave is currently closed at Melvin Street. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and expect delays. We will post an update when more information becomes available.
Update – E. Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 (pre-teen) patient Pri2 trauma (rule-out) NLT https://t.co/fGnSD0sMss
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 26, 2022
TRAFFIC ADVISORY- East Diamond at Melvin Street is currently closed. MCPD and Fire Rescue on scene of a pedestrian struck. Drivers should expect significant delays and seek alternate routes. #MCPD #Roadclosure pic.twitter.com/1SUfM3NYHe
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) April 26, 2022