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Passenger dies when Corvette’s driver turns into path of oncoming SUV in Brandywine

A D.C. man, who was a passenger in a Chevrolet Corvette, is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Brandywine, Maryland, Tuesday night.

James Courtney Jr., 48, of D.C., died when the driver of the Corvette tried to turn from Branch Avenue onto Moores Road around 8:25 p.m.



The Corvette drove directly into the path of an oncoming Acura MDX, according to Maryland State Police.

The driver of the Acura struck the Corvette on the passenger’s side, killing Courtney.

The Corvette’s driver was taken to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. Police said no one else was hurt.

Southbound Branch Avenue was closed until 1:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Families, safety advocates remember those killed on Md. Rt. 210

Since 2007, around 80 people have been killed on one of the deadliest roads in the D.C. area: Maryland Route 210. On Saturday, families and safety advocates gathered to remember those who died, and to call for increased safety on the highway. The event called “The Dignity of Human Life” was held in the parking lot of Empire Graphics in Accokeek, Md., along Rt. 210.
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