Woman killed in 2-car crash in Rockville; Maryland Attorney General investigating

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. ( DC News Now ) — The Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said it is conducting an independent investigation after a fatal crash followed an attempted traffic stop in Rockville Saturday morning.

Two Montgomery County Sheriff Deputies were in the area of Rockville Pike near Flanders Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. when they saw a Dodge sedan speeding. Shortly after they turned on their emergency equipment, they came across a two-car crash between the sedan and another car.

Investigators believe the Dodge sedan collided with a Honda sedan, which was turning onto Rockville Pike.

The driver of the Honda – a woman – was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger in the Dodge was taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. The driver fled from the scene on foot. He was found by police a short time later.

The Independent Investigations Division and Maryland State Police Crash Team are investigating the crash. Anyone with information is asked to call them at (401) 576-7070 or email them at IID@oag.state.md.us .

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