Skip to main content

4 killed in Prince George’s County crash

Four people were killed in a crash Thursday night in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

It happened in the 5800 block of Sheriff Road in Capitol Heights around 10:30 p.m.

Prince George’s County police said that an SUV was traveling westbound on Sheriff Road; it approached a car making a left turn, but as the SUV driver tried to go around that car, the driver lost control.

The SUV struck a curb, rolled over and hit an electrical pole, police said. Two people inside the vehicle were thrown out from it. All four died at the scene, police said.

The victims have been identified as Samuel Moss, 35, of Capitol Heights; Shyra Harris, 24, of District Heights; Antonio Price, 27, of District Heights; and Jasmine Davis, 21, of District Heights.

Police are looking into whether speed played a major part in the crash.

The area was closed as police investigated.

Pepco crews replaced the struck pole after the incident.

[custom_gallery]

WTOP’s John Domen contributed to this report.

New law pushes Prince George’s Co. restaurants to give kids healthier options

Healthier dining options for kids are now the law in Prince George's County, Maryland. With the "Healthy Kids’ Meals Bill" becoming law, Prince George’s County joins cities like Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia — and the state of Delaware — in enacting measures aimed at improving childhood nutrition.
Read Next Story