Rockville

Update: 17-Year-Old Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries, Two Dogs Dead After Being Struck by Driver on Muncaster Mill Rd

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision on Muncaster Mill Rd on Monday, April 10. According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 4:24 p.m., 1st District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 6300 block of Muncaster Mill Rd. for the report of traffic collision involving a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation has revealed that a 17-year-old female was walking two dogs in the area of the Upper Rock Creek Trail, when for reasons still under investigation, she was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene. The two dogs died at the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.  This is an active and ongoing investigation.”

We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.