PGPD Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Clinton

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision in Clinton. The victim is 24-year-old Rashawn Briggs Jr. of Brinkley Road in Temple Hills.

On July 26, 2015, at about 8:15 pm, patrol officers responded to the intersection of Old Branch Avenue and Allentown Way for the report of a motorcycle accident. When officers arrived, they found Briggs suffering from critical injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he died.

Preliminarily, the investigation reveals a car heading southbound on Old Branch Avenue tried to make a left turn into a parking lot, turning in front of Briggs who was heading northbound. Briggs was thrown from his motorcycle during the collision.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.