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Woman dead, 2 drivers hospitalized after 4-vehicle crash in Prince George's County
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A woman is dead, and two drivers are hospitalized after a crash in Friendly, Maryland Friday evening, according to Prince George’s County police. Officers said they responded to the area of Fort Washington Road and Indian Head Highway around 6:15 p.m. for...
Funeral services held for former Wise HS football players Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The funeral service for Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel was held Friday morning at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International. The two former Wise High School graduates and football players tragically lost their lives in a car crash on July 6 in Prince George's County.
Loved ones say final goodbye to Vikings Khyree Jackson, former athletes after deadly crash
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (DC News Now) — Loved ones and friends said their final goodbye to Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and former Wise High School Football player Isaiah Hazel Friday morning. They were two of the three men killed in a car crash in Prince George’s County on July 6. On Friday, First Baptist […]
Crash shuts down Baltimore-Washington Parkway SB
RIVERDALE, Md. — Drivers are being warned of delays after a crash shut down a portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on Friday afternoon. Transportation officials say the roadway is closed southbound before MD-410, Riverdale Road, for a crash with serious injuries in Prince George's County. All southbound lanes remain...
6 Maryland men arrested in crackdown on car rallies
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) announced Friday that several people were charged in a multi-agency crackdown on car rallies known as “takeovers.” Takeovers are “illegal activities” that involve “blocking public roads for dangerous stunts, disrupting traffic, causing property damage and posing risks to the public,” according to the […]
Resident questioning Prince George's County council member's residency hires detective
Council member Ingrid Watson was previously a Bowie City Council member who ran and won a seat in Prince George's County's Councilmanic District 4 in 2022. While she lived in Bowie and inside District 4 for years, some of her constituents grew concerned that something had changed, so one of them hired a private investigator to find out.
69-Year-Old Man Killed After Two-Vehicle Collision In Prince George’s County
SEAT PLEASANT, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Seat Pleasant on Thursday. The deceased driver is 69-year-old Zachery Cummings of Bowie. On July 18, 2024, at approximately 1:30 pm, officers with the...
Water main break shuts down several lanes at US 1 in Prince George's County
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (7News) — A water main break in Prince George's County has shut down several lanes along U.S. 1 early Thursday morning, according to Maryland Department of Transportation officials. Crews responded to the water main break at the northbound and southbound lanes at Jefferson Street in Hyattsville. As...
Thousands gather to celebrate life of Khyree Jackson and others killed in fatal car crash
BALTIMORE -- Thousands gathered at the Glenarden Baptist Church in Prince George's County Friday to honor two of the three lives taken in a deadly crash that killed Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel on July 6. "These two young men, they were outstanding - to be around them at the same time, you get a feeling inside as a coach that you can never lose" Khyree and Isaiah's former high school coach said. The loss of the two young men was felt deeply by many who knew them, from family to former coaches and former teachers. "If you're not what you say...
Changes coming to Prince George’s County Board of Education ahead of the school year
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Public School Board has undergone some major changes in leadership. In July, officials announced that Lolita Walker would be the new chair of the board, and Dr. Kenneth Harris would serve as vice chair. The decision followed a Maryland state law that just […]
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