On Friday, February 16, 2018, at approximately 11:10 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to a reported motor vehicle collision in the area of westbound Route 6 (Charles Street) east of Prince Charles Drive, in La Plata.
Upon arrival, Troopers observed a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix with the driver, Carroll, Derek Anthony, 32, of Waldorf, trapped inside, with EMS providing medical treatment.
A preliminary investigation by Troopers indicated the vehicle was westbound on Route 6 and for unknown reasons, drove off the roadway and struck a tree.
After all medical treatment efforts were unsuccessful, Carroll was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS personnel.
Anyone who may have witnessed or who has information regarding the above mentioned incident is asked to contact the La Plata Barrack Duty Officer at (301) 392-1200.
The investigation is continuing and being investigated by Sgt. Bowling of the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack. Case # 18-MSP-007010
