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Man dies in one-car Silver Spring crash

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — A man died after a fiery one-car crash in Silver Spring just after midnight Wednesday.

The Montgomery County police say that Mohammed Shafiq Khan, 21, of Takoma Park, was driving south on Gist Avenue in Silver Spring when his car left the road and struck a tree near Ray Drive. The car, a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, then caught fire.

Khan was pronounced dead at the scene. The police say they don’t yet know why the car left the road or caught fire. They’re continuing to investigate; if you have any information, call them at 240-773-6620.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

By Dave Johnson
When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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