Drag Racing May Be The Cause Of Six Car Pile-up on RTE 301

BRANDYWINE, Md. -Charges are pending in the six vehicle accident on Route 301 in Prince George's County Sunday that sent 11 people to the hospital.

Police say the 23 year old driver of a Mercury Marauder with a 17 year old passenger in the car was speeding in the Northbound lanes near Clymer Drive.

Investigators say he lost control, crossed the median, and slammed head on into a truck heading southbound. Both the Mercury driver and his passenger were airlifted to the hospital. Nine others were rushed by ambulance to the hospital, including several children.
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