Crime & Safety

Prince George's Police Seek Information About Garbage Truck Incident That Killed One

Prince George's Police is asking for information from the public about an incident involving a garbage truck that led to one person's death.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. (Shutterstock)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Checcia Durham, 43, of Washington, D.C., was killed May 5 at approximately 2:40 p.m. when the garbage truck Durham was driving eastbound on East-West Highway near the intersection of 44th Place hit a curb and overturned. Durham was pronounced dead on the scene. The two other people in the garbage truck were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device. Refer to case 22-0021627.


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