Police: Woman Dies After Hitting Tree in Poolesville

The Montgomery County Police Department released the name of the woman who died in the traffic collision that occurred on July 20.

According to a preliminary investigation by Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU), Christl Pedro, 81, of Poolesville was driving a black 2002 Hyundai Elantra southbound on Beallsville Road at approximately 9:31 p.m. Before reaching Jerusalem Road, she left the road and struck a tree. She was then transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

She was the only occupant in the vehicle. The reason why she left the roadway is still under investigation, according to the press release.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at (240) 773-6620.

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