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Police identify man killed in 3-vehicle crash in Hillcrest Heights area

By Ivy Lyons

Prince George’s County police have identified the man killed in a three-vehicle crash in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, Saturday night.

According to police, 30-year-old Darius Robinson, of Oxon Hill, was driving eastbound on Wheeler Road near Southern Avenue around 9:30 p.m. when his vehicle collided with a motor scooter and then with an SUV.

Those inside the SUV were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Robinson was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police said they’re still trying to figure out what caused the deadly crash.

Police encourage anyone with information to contact Prince George’s County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip using the P3 Tips app.

Below is a map of the area where the crash took place:

Map of Oxon Hill three-vehicle crash
(Courtesy Google Maps)

WTOP’s Thomas Robertson contributed to this report.

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