Montgomery County Police have provided the following update on this afternoon’s fatal collision on Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg:
On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at approximately 2:03 p.m., officers responded to the area of Muddy Branch Rd. and King James Way for the report of a collision between a vehicle and two pedestrians. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the two pedestrians were struck by a gray 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe that was traveling southbound on Muddy Branch Rd.
One of the pedestrians has been identified as an adult male who was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the decedent will be released following proper notification of next of kin. The other pedestrian, an adult female, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the Hyundai remained at the scene. A formal news release will be distributed as more information becomes available.