On Friday night, a pedestrian in Gaithersburg was seriously injured when he was hit by a car on MD 355, also known as Frederick Road.
Montgomery County Police are investigating the incident that occurred near the intersection of MD 355 and North Westland Drive.
Police and Fire and Rescue services responded to the report of a collision at about 9:19 p.m.
Douglas Ariel Perez Martinez, 33, of Duvall Lane, was trying to cross MD 355 when he was hit by a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300, according to the police report.
Police say the Mercedes, driven by Mike Nam, 32, of Garden View Way in Rockville, was heading north on MD 355 when his car hit Martinez near North Westland Drive.
Martinez was transported to a local hospital with injuries police described as life-threatening. A spokesperson for the police did not have an update about the condition of the pedestrian.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Montgomery County Police at 240-773-6620.
Below is a map where the incident took place.
(2/2) NB Frederick Rd. is closed at Westland Dr. for collision investigation. 911 call was received at approx. 9:19 pm. No further info. to confirm at this time. Will update via social media when add’l info. is available. @GPDNews
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) February 22, 2020
Collision Reconstruction Unit detectives on scene of serious collision involving pedestrian at Frederick Rd. (MD 355) and North Westland Dr. in Gaithersburg. Adult male pedestrian transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. (Cont)
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) February 22, 2020
Traffic Alert: A traffic incident closes all northbound lanes of Frederick Rd. ( MD-355) at North Westland Dr. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/PWqhuRDdJ0
— Gaithersburg Police (@GPDNews) February 22, 2020
