Police Investigating 17-Year-Old Killed and Two Seriously Injured After Single Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County

July 19, 2022

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro.

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers responded to the area of Kettering Drive and Kettering Place for a collision.

The preliminary investigation revealed Janiya Thompson, 17-year-old of Upper Marlboro, was a passenger in a car travelling westbound on Kettering Drive, when for reasons that are under investigation, the car left the roadway and struck a tree.

Thompson was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later. The driver and another passenger were transported with what appear to be minor injuries. The remaining two passengers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.