Crime & Safety

Two Killed in Crash on Route 1 in Beltsville

A passenger vehicle crossed over the double yellow line and collided with a tow truck, police said.

Two people were killed Friday morning in Beltsville when a passenger vehicle collided with a tow truck, NBC Washington reports.

The accident occurred around 2 a.m. on U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Ave.) near Powder Mill Road.

Prince George's County police told the news channel that the driver of a southbound vehicle crossed into incoming traffic and crashed into the truck.

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One occupant of the first vehicle was ejected, while another died inside, police said. The tow truck driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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