UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A 17-year-old Janiya Thompson was pronounced dead after riding in a car that crashed into a tree on Sunday, according to Prince George's County Police.
The teen from Upper Marlboro was riding along in her hometown on Sunday around 5:50 p.m. in the area of Kettering Drive and Kettering Place, when for an unknown reason - according to investigators - the car left the roadway and ran into a tree.
Thompson was then taken to the hospital, but soon after, pronounced dead.
The driver and another passenger were also taken to the hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries, officials said. The remaining two passengers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may 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 your mobile device.
