Press Release
Pedestrian Collision Leads to Fatality
On March 3, 2024, at approximately 3:58 A.M., officers from the Laurel Police Department responded to the 7800 block of Contee Road, Laurel, Maryland, for the report of a pedestrian involved collision. Upon arrival officers observed a male suffering severe injuries as a result of the collision and immediately rendered aid. Emergency Medical Services also responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on March 5, 2024. The identity of the victim will be released at a later time pending next of kin notifications.
The Laurel Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The driver of the striking vehicle, identified as 32-year-old Terrence A. Savoy, of Laurel, Maryland, remained at the scene and was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
This remains an open investigation and the Laurel Police Department is working with the Prince George’s County States Attorney’s Office to determine what further charges will be filed.
We encourage anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed this event, to please contact The Laurel Police Department at 301-498-0092, or anonymous tips can also be sent to LPDtips@laurel.md.us.
Media Inquiries: Please contact Laura Guenin, Public Relations, Laurel Police Department at 240-278-0758 or email lguenin@laurel.md.us.
