UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A 61-year-old driver has died following a head-on collision in Upper Marlboro on Monday afternoon, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.

Key Points

Gabriel Butler, 61, of Clinton died April 15 from crash injuries
Collision occurred April 14 in the 4600 block of Old Crain Highway
Preliminary findings show the other vehicle crossed the double yellow line

Crash occurred during Monday afternoon traffic

The collision happened around 2:30 p.m. on April 14 in the 4600 block of Old Crain Highway. Emergency responders arrived to find two vehicles involved in the crash, and one of the drivers, Gabriel Butler, was seriously injured and transported to the hospital.

The following day, Butler succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the second vehicle sustained only minor injuries.

Police say second vehicle crossed center line

Initial findings by the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit indicate that the crash was caused when the second driver crossed the double yellow line and struck Butler’s vehicle head-on in the eastbound lanes.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the department or Crime Solvers.

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