SILVER SPRING, MD – Montgomery County Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is currently investigating a fatal collision that took place on Layhill Road. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred at the intersection of Layhill Road and Bel Pre Road.
Maria Perdomo, a 77-year-old resident of Silver Spring, was identified as the victim. She was driving a red 2013 Subaru Outback and was making a left turn when her vehicle collided with a black 2019 Tesla Model Y. Perdomo was declared dead at the scene.
The male driver of the Tesla sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing. Authorities are urging witnesses or those with information to contact the CRU detectives.