Montgomery County Police Seek to Identify Pedestrian in Serious Collision

The pedestrian was struck while crossing University Boulevard at East Franklin Avenue on New Year’s Eve. 

Gaithersburg, MD — Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a pedestrian who was critically injured in a collision on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

At approximately 6:11 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by at least one vehicle while crossing University Boulevard at East Franklin Avenue.

The victim is described as a Hispanic male in his early thirties, who was wearing jeans, a black jacket, and a black shirt at the time of the collision. Detectives believe the victim may live in the area near East Franklin Avenue.

The man sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

CRU detectives are working to locate the victim’s family and urge anyone who may recognize this description or whose loved one is missing to contact the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.