Montgomery County police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 76-year-old Potomac woman at a North Bethesda parking garage.
A 76-year-old Potomac woman died following a single-vehicle crash at a parking garage in North Bethesda, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.
Detectives with the department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit identified the victim as Marjorie Rothschild, 76, of Potomac. The crash occurred Monday at approximately 5:31 p.m. at the entrance to a parking garage in the 11300 block of Woodglen Drive.
Driver lost control entering garage
According to investigators, a blue 2016 Toyota RAV4 entered the parking garage from Marketplace Lane when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a cable barricade.
“The investigation has revealed that a blue 2016 Toyota RAV4 entered the parking garage off of Marketplace Lane when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a cable barricade,” Montgomery County police said in a news release.
An adult male passenger was transported to a local hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation continues
Detectives said the circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit noted that the investigation is expected to take several weeks to months to complete. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the unit at 240-773-6620.
Key Points
- Marjorie Rothschild, 76, of Potomac, died following a single-vehicle crash at a North Bethesda parking garage.
- Police said the SUV struck a cable barricade after the driver lost control while entering the garage from Marketplace Lane.
- An adult male passenger suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries, and the investigation remains ongoing.
