Gaithersburg, MD – A 34-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a car while crossing Frederick Road in Germantown, according to Montgomery County Police.
The fatal incident occurred around 7:35 a.m. near the intersection of Frederick Road and Ridge Road. Investigators say Branden Corey Williams was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of Frederick Road when he was hit by a black 2022 Toyota Corolla.
Williams was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. The driver of the vehicle remained at the location and is cooperating with authorities.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit are leading the investigation. The area remained closed for several hours Wednesday as police processed the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under review. Investigators have not yet said whether speed, visibility, or other factors played a role.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (240) 773-6620.
Key Points
- Branden Corey Williams, 34, was struck and killed while crossing Frederick Road near Ridge Road.
- The driver of the Toyota Corolla remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
- Montgomery County Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the collision.
A Germantown pedestrian died at the scene after a fatal collision on Frederick Road during the Wednesday morning commute.
