PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Thursday afternoon in Prince George's County.
Around 12:10 p.m., troopers from the College Park Barrack responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 North at Powder Mill Road.
Officials say the tow truck driver stopped to assist the driver of a Toyota whose car became disabled. While they did this, another driver sideswiped the vehicle.
That same driver then struck a third vehicle, a Honda Accord, which was then struck by a tractor trailer.
The tow truck driver was struck and declared dead at the scene.
The striking vehicle remained at the scene.
The driver of the Honda, a 76-year-old woman, was taken to Suburban Hospital for treatment of her injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
