Man dies of injuries sustained in Sunday collision in Derwood

Cause of single-vehicle crash under investigation, police say

April 6, 2026 11:28 a.m.

A man died Monday morning from injuries he suffered from a single-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon in Derwood. Photo credit: David Pazos.

A man died Monday morning from injuries he suffered from a single-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon in Derwood, Montgomery County police said Monday in a statement.

Police are investigating the collision, which occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Crabbs Branch Way and Moccasin Lane.

When officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews arrived, the driver was located and transported to an area hospital. He died Monday morning, according to the statement. The man’s identity was not released.

According to the statement, a preliminary investigation found that a Toyota had been traveling south on Crabbs Branch Way when it left a roadway and struck a tree. The reasons for the vehicle leaving the roadway are still under investigation, police said.

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In a social media post Sunday, MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos said a dog with minor injuries was found in the vehicle and was turned over to the county’s animal control authorities.

Police said the department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash and more information, including the man’s identity, would be released as it becomes available.

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Originally published at Bethesdamagazine