Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 17, 2022
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian that occurred on February 3, 2022, in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn in Rockville.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., Rockville City Police responded to the 16000 block of Shady Grove Road for the report of a trespassing in progress. While officers were responding to the location, the Emergency Communications Center received a second call, stating that the person the officers were responding for, had been struck by a vehicle in the parking lot.
Upon arrival, officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel located an adult male lying in the parking lot with trauma to his body. The victim was transported to an area hospital in serious condition.
Investigation has determined that for unknown reasons the pedestrian laid down in the entrance way to the parking lot. He was subsequently struck by a vehicle that entered the lot from Shady Grove Road. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at 240-773-6620.
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17th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival
Now in its 17th year, the Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family-friendly street festival featuring 150+ renowned authors, poets, and literary organizations. Enjoy live music on five stages, special guest speakers, military veteran writers and comedians, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children's program, and much more.
Admission is free, and attendees will also be able to explore a marketplace of books and food offerings from local vendors.
Not your average book festival! This festival offers something for everyone!
17th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11am-4pm (held rain or shine!)
Howard Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
www.dayofthebook.com
Instagram: @kensingtonbookfestival
Contact: Elisenda Sola-Sole, Festival Director
301-949-9416 (text preferred)
FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
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LIVE PERFORMANCES By: CULTURE Feat. Kenyatta Hill, EXCO LEVI, IMAGE BAND, RAS LIDJ REGG'GO with Special Guest SUGAR BEAR FROM E.U. & MORE! & MORE!
MUSIC By: DJ ABLAZE, DJ SMALLY & NAJ SUPREME
2 NIGHT Camping packages available: RV/CAMPER $200 | TENTS $150 Starting on Friday May 17 @ 5pm | 30 RV SPACES | 30+ TENT SPACES
KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE!!!
