Lethal crash following police pursuit in Prince George’s County
New video obtained by FOX 5 reveals the lethal ending of a police pursuit in Prince George’s County. Police say a driver fleeing police hit and killed a girl — a mom of 4. Household has since recognized the sufferer as 34-year-old Patricia Riddick.
PRINCE GEORGE’S CO., Md. – New video obtained by FOX 5 reveals the lethal ending of a police pursuit in Prince George’s County.
Police say a driver fleeing police hit and killed a girl — a mom of 4. Household has recognized the sufferer as 34-year-old Patricia Riddick.
The backstory:
In accordance with authorities, a Seat Nice police officer pulled over a Genesis Sedan on Friday, March 21. Though the motive force stopped initially, they sped off moments later.
Seat Nice police didn’t pursue the motive force however broadcast a ‘be looking out.’
A short while later, Prince George’s County police situated that automotive and gave what was referred to as a “temporary pursuit,” which ended with the crash.
The automotive police have been pursuing was developing MLK Freeway, dashing towards the intersection with Belle Haven Drive. Riddick was reportedly crossing the intersection in her Nissan SUV round 7:30 p.m. when the motive force of the Genesis hit her.
What they’re saying:
Riddick’s sister, Tasha, instructed FOX 5 she was an attractive soul, deeply liked, and just lately transformed to Islam and dedicated herself to neighborhood service.
A household buddy who spoke with FOX 5 says this loss is devastating, particularly for the children.
“I truthfully broke down crying as a result of I used to be identical to ‘oh my God’, these children are going by means of one other tragedy, and it hurts actual dangerous,” buddy Corinna Watkins stated.
Household says Riddick had already endured plenty of ache previously yr, dropping each her kids’s father and their step-father. Now, these children have misplaced their mom as effectively.
“They’ve misplaced two dads and on high of it now, their mom. I simply pray for them. Pray for his or her hearts. Pray for, their lives are simply shattered proper now,” Watkins stated.
What we do not know:
We have no idea the rationale for the preliminary cease of this automobile, nor what costs the motive force could face, however State’s Lawyer Aisha Braveboy stated that “these people who fled, who believed they have been simply going to get away with it. Now, not solely did they not get away with it, now they’re going through increasingly more critical costs.”
What’s subsequent:
Prince George’s County police say they’re investigating what costs could come for the motive force of the sedan fleeing police, however haven’t introduced any at the moment.
The Maryland Lawyer Common’s Workplace is investigating as a result of there was a police pursuit. Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz spoke concerning the incident on Monday.
“That’s in your management to cease. There’s an entire system in place so that you can redress any grievances you’ve got towards the police division or authorities and you are able to do these issues. I might simply urge folks to cease. There’s no cause to not cease,” he stated.
FOX 5 is instructed {that a} vigil is being held Monday night time to honor Patricia Riddick.
