UPDATE 1/10/2025: On January 10, 2025, at approximately 7:17 a.m., a Charles County Sheriff’s patrol officer was traveling on Smallwood Drive West near St. Patrick’s Drive in Waldorf when he observed a body in the road on the eastbound side of the roadway. The officer arrived on scene at the same time as a citizen was calling 9-1-1.
The officer stopped, approached the individual, and determined she was unconscious and not breathing. The officer initiated CPR until EMS arrived. Once on the scene, EMS pronounced the victim deceased.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy.
Investigators identified the victim as Zarria Courtney McDade, 21, of Waldorf.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident or who may know someone who travels the roadway and has fresh damage to their vehicle is asked to call PFC Skodzinski at 301-609-3282. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app. Additional details will be released when they become available.
1/10/2025: On Friday, January 10, 2025, at approximately 7:17 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Smallwood Drive West and St. Patricks Drive in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
While driving in the area, a Charles County Sheriff’s Office Deputy located an unknown aged subject laying in the roadway.
Upon further investigation, the deputy found the subject was not breathing and began performing life-saving measures on the victim.
Firefighters and emergency medical personnel arrived a short time later and pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
Witnesses reported the victim was struck by a vehicle, with the striking vehicle having fled before police arrived.
The motor vehicle collision is under investigation and updates will be provided when they become available.
