A freeway overpass in Boardman will remain closed to traffic until further notice following a crash involving a garbage truck Wednesday morning A representative for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) tells 21 News the Walker Mill Overpass on Interstate 680 in Boardman will be closed indefinitely after a garbage truck's hydraulic arms struck the overpass just after 6 a.m The truck driver wasn’t seriously injured but firefighters report that steel underneath the bridge deck has been damaged Troopers say the garbage truck driver was cited for being over height.  Walker Mill Road connects South Avenue and North Lima Road Township officials are asking drivers of the nearly 4,000 cars and trucks that used the road daily to find an alternate route.  Some debris that fell from the truck slashed the tires of a car driving in the area 2025 at 5:09 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}On Nov Maryland-National Capital Park Police and PGPD officers were called to Walker Mill Regional Park for a report of a shooting MD — A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection to a fatal shooting that happened last November at Walker Mill Regional Park which is located in the 7700 block of Walker Mill Road According to the Prince George's County Police Department Maryland-National Capital Park Police and PGPD officers were called to the park for a report of a shooting Thanks to a tip provided to Prince George’s County Crime Solvers investigators were able to identify 24-year-old Elijah Kamara of no fixed address as the suspect a police officer stopped a vehicle at Walters Lane and Chavez Lane where they found Kamara but was apprehended by officers without incident The preliminary investigation indicates that Kamara shot Haskins during an argument Kamara has been charged with first-degree murder and related charges He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Check the radarSend us your photosMan killed in Walker Mill shooting marks 100th murder in Prince George's County this yearby Guido Peluffo A shooting at the intersection of Walker Mill Road and Karen Boulevard claimed the life of a man Saturday afternoon (7News) — A shooting at the intersection of Walker Mill Road and Karen Boulevard claimed the life of a man Saturday afternoon This is the 100th murder in Prince George's County in 2024 police identified the victim as 21-year-old Jacquis Frye of Capitol Heights Detectives are investigating a motive and the identity of a suspect or suspects officers said they found the man who'd been fatally shot near the sidewalk Walker Mill Road was blocked off in both directions due to the investigation Detectives are working to establish potential suspects and a motive for the shooting there were 117 murder offenses in Prince George's County according to the Maryland National Incident Based Reporting Dashboard Anyone with information is asked to Text @PGCrimeSolvers to 738477 to receive a link to an anonymous tip form POLAND — Residents can expect to see plenty of heavy machinery along Walker Mill Road for much of the coming year A sanitary line replacement is already underway along Burgess Run and a bridge replacement is set to begin in the spring Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti said the Burgess Run project is valued at $634,000 while the Walker Mill bridge project is valued at $1.3 million County Engineer Pat Ginnetti said the Burgess Run project involves replacing 1,400 feet of pipe that has reached the end of its useful life Bova Excavating of Struthers was awarded the project through a county bidding process Bidding for the Walker Mill project opens Dec and the winning contractor will have roughly seven months to complete the project He said the three-span concrete bridge was built in 1925 and needs to be replaced while the new single-span bridge will be 100 feet long and made of steel plate girders with a concrete composite deck Ginnetti said Walker Mill will be closed to through traffic during the project The road will be closed during the project The detour will be South Avenue to Western Reserve Road to North Lima Road a crew from Mortimer Excavating of West Middlesex Ginnetti said the crew was working for Aqua Ohio to relocate an existing waterline AUSTINTOWN — The drizzle and overcast skies over the Mahoning Valley set the mood as members of the Youngstown .. Copyright © 2025 Eastern Ohio Newspapers, Inc. | https://www.vindy.com | 240 Franklin Street SE, Warren, OH 44482 | 330-841-1600 | Terms of Service We're now getting a clearer time frame of how long the Walker Mill bridge will be closed for following a crash involving a garbage truck A representative for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) tells 21 News the bridge will remain closed and I-680 Northbound will be reduced to one lane until mid-June The bridge has been closed since Wednesday March 12 after a garbage truck's hydraulic arms struck the overpass The ODOT representative tells 21 News five beams were struck and damaged as a result of the crash crews will begin constructing temporary lanes at Walker Mill in order to get repairs started that work is expected to include heat straightening and beam work in order to repair the bridge's structural integrity this closure has required traffic including emergency response vehicles to take another route resulting in delayed response times for emergency calls.  You can read more about those impacts in our related coverage below Walker Mill overpass closure disrupts traffic and emergency response after truck crash A major bridge closure in Boardman is creating headaches for both commuters and emergency crews The Walker Mill overpass on Interstate 680 is now closed indefinitely after a garbage truck’s hydraulic arms struck the bridge early this morning According to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) several steel beams underneath the bridge deck were damaged forcing officials to shut it down for safety “We’re evaluating repair options before bringing in a contractor,” said ODOT spokesperson Justin Chesnik there’s no set timeline for reopening.” The closure is causing traffic disruptions for the 4,000 vehicles that use the overpass daily Drivers are being rerouted via South Avenue But it’s not just commuters adjusting—first responders are also impacted With Boardman Fire crews now facing longer response times to neighborhoods east of the bridge Poland Fire has stepped in to assist with emergency calls “Everything from the bridge toward Poland will now be handled by Poland Fire,” said Boardman Assistant Fire Chief William Glaser “Their response times are nearly the same as ours so residents won’t notice a difference.” While ODOT has not provided a timeline for repairs Chesnik says crews will work as quickly as possible once a repair plan is in place we’ll bring in a contractor and get to work,” he said drivers are urged to allow extra travel time and emergency responders will continue adjusting their coverage until the bridge is reopened A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until midnight on Tuesday (7News) — A shooting left a teenager injured in Prince George's County Saturday afternoon according to the Prince George's County Police Department Officers said they responded to the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road inCapitol Heights they found a teenager suffering from gunshot wounds READ|MPD seeks help identifying suspects in $10,000 beverage truck robbery The teenager was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries POLAND — A local bridge is closed and freeway traffic reduced to one lane after a garbage truck hit the bridge’s undergirding Wednesday morning Wednesday when the vehicle struck the underside of the Walker Mill Road bridge over Interstate 680 northbound is structurally compromised and will be closed until the damage can be repaired He said crews are still evaluating the extent and cost of the damage Marsch said the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the crash but the patrol could not be reached for comment It is unclear if the driver or company will be cited for the crash or if they will be responsible for the repair costs Marsch said average daily traffic on the Walker Mill Road bridge is about 2,200 vehicles “Anyone who travels this route regularly needs to take the detour,” Marsch said 224 to state Route 170 to North Lima Road.” The detour is about 4 miles long and takes approximately 10 minutes in ideal traffic conditions YOUNGSTOWN — Jurors in the Norfolk-Southern civil trial will return today to begin deliberations to determine .. COLUMBUS — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency awarded $650,000 in mosquito control grants to 33 counties .. AUSTINTOWN — A local man is facing felony charges after leading police on a chase to Trumbull County and back .. WARREN — A $250,000-a-year three-year grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will work to address the .. The Virginia Department of Transportation has a plan to improve safety along Walker Road in Great Falls targeting persistent concerns with visibility The proposed changes — detailed in a safety assessment finalized in October — address high-risk areas identified by residents who flagged specific trouble spots where conditions are particularly dangerous Influenced by community feedback gathered over the summer the report recommends short-term fixes as well as larger The biggest changes include smoothing out the sharp curves around Walker Mill Road and widening a narrow one-lane bridge over Piney Run to ease backups and improve visibility which connects Colvin Run Road to Georgetown Pike has been a frequent source of complaints from residents who say the road’s narrow shoulders blind curves and lack of bicycle lanes lead to crashes caused by speeding and poor visibility Between 2019 and 2023, the road saw 43 reported crashes, including five that resulted in non-fatal injuries, per the report prepared for VDOT by the engineering firm Kimley-Horn Most incidents involved rear-end or angle collisions at intersections The one-lane bridge over Piney Run emerged as a major safety hazard with several crashes linked to traffic yielding and queuing on the bridge and limited sight distance conducted field observations and gathered feedback from residents to build a set of recommended safety improvements the report recommends clearing overgrown vegetation that blocks sight lines at key intersections particularly near Park Royal Drive and Walker Mill Road Trimming low-hanging branches and dense shrubs would improve visibility at intersections and vegetation between Golden Falcon Street and Minburn Street could be cut back to open up sight lines Kimley-Horn also suggests new signage to warn drivers about upcoming curves Walker Mill and Harriman Street intersections the report proposes installing temporary speed feedback signs on high-speed sections of the road The portable signs would display drivers’ speeds compared to the posted limit providing immediate feedback and encouraging slower driving The initial changes could be rolled out within a year but are estimated to cost upwards of roughly $280,000 VDOT is proposing a series of upgrades focused on improving lane visibility and reducing crashes at intersections VDOT suggests repaving and restriping Walker Road with high-visibility markings and adding reflective pavement markers along center lines and edges Intersections like Walker Mill Road could get conflict warning systems that alert drivers to cross-traffic giving them more time to react to oncoming vehicles VDOT recommends a “SafetyEdge” treatment along sharp curves that would provide a gentler road edge helping prevent drivers from veering off the road School bus stop locations along Walker Road could also be reviewed for possible relocation or consolidation to ensure student safety Road reconfiguration and bridge replacement VDOT has proposed more extensive changes to Walker Road that could take several years to complete One major recommendation is regrading sharp curves and widening shoulders to make the road more forgiving for drivers navigating tricky sections Permanent speed feedback signs are also planned to provide ongoing reminders of the speed limit encouraging safer driving habits in high-speed areas Replacing the Piney Run bridge is one of the most significant changes under consideration the bridge is prone to backups and confusion over which driver has the right-of-way VDOT plans to replace it with a two-lane bridge to improve traffic flow and visibility making the crossing safer and easier for drivers should investigate the priority and feasibility of implementing short- and long-term safety measures to determine what recommendations would be most beneficial and feasible to implement to improve road user safety along Walker Road,” the report concluded VDOT plans to implement the short-term recommendations within the coming months possibly with funding assistance from Fairfax County as they will require inter-agency coordination and additional funding A man has died following a shooting in Prince George’s County The homicide marks the county’s 100th murder so far in 2024 It happened near Walker Mill Road and Karen Boulevard around 4:20 p.m. according to a social media post by the Prince George’s County police department Officers responding to the scene found a man outside suffering from gunshot wounds in the area The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene A spokesperson for the police department told WTOP no arrests have been made in the case FATAL SHOOTING: Officers responded to the area of Walker Mill Rd and Karen Blvd at approx. 4:20 pm for a shooting. They located an adult male outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. pic.twitter.com/1qFrzeDasY — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) December 21, 2024 Saturday’s shooting marks the 100th reported murder in the county year to date. According to PGPD crime data released Saturday there were 117 murders and non-negligent manslaughter deaths in 2023 In neighboring D.C., the U.S. Attorney’s Office said last week that the homicide rate year to date in the District fell 30% The number of people murdered in 2023 was 265 A map of the location of the shooting on Saturday is below: Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Shayna Estulin joined WTOP in 2021 as an anchor/reporter covering breaking news in the D.C She has loved radio since she was a child and is thrilled to now be part of Washington’s top radio news station (7News) — A man was found in a car suffering from gunshot wounds Sunday evening in Maryland Officials said officers responded to the 2100 block of East Marlboro Avenue for a shooting officers said they found a man in a car suffering from gunshot wounds The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing (7News) — A man was shot and killed while attending a candlelight vigil at Walker Mill Regional Park in Capitol Heights officers with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Prince George's County responded to the park for the report of a shooting officers found 43-year-old Morris Ronaldo Haskins Jr officials said and detectives are still working to identify a suspect and establish a motive Police ask the public for assistance in gathering information on the homicide Anyone with information is asked to call police at 301-516-2512 A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the shooting 2025 at 4:32 pm ETA fire broke out at an apartment complex located in the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road in District Heights around 9:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of the Prince George's Fire and Rescue/EMS Department)A commercial building fire broke out Jan (Photo courtesy of the Prince George's Fire and Rescue/EMS Department)PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY 18 damaged an apartment complex and a tire shop The Prince George's Fire and Rescue/EMS Department responded to a commercial building fire Jan Firefighters arrived to find the fire consuming most of the tire shop firefighters were called to an apartment complex located in the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road in District Heights around 9:30 p.m They immediately saw flames shooting through the top floor and roof No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsBrenda Argueta Jarell Baker Kimberley Mills, 37, and Andre Walker, 36, were arrested last month after the two took Xavier Williams to the hospital The Tavares Police Department confirmed to News 6 on Monday that Mills and Walker are now charged with second-degree murder after the boy’s death “The tragic loss of Xavier has deeply impacted us all The discovery of the egregious acts committed against him and his little brother is both heartbreaking and profoundly difficult to comprehend Their strength and resilience inspire our agency to relentlessly pursue justice on their behalf,” the department said Monday in a release The couple was originally arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated child abuse, after investigators said there was clear evidence in the case 10-pound weight and duct tape they say was used to torment the boy and his younger brother Police said Mills was performing CPR on the child when they arrived to AdventHealth Waterman while the man ran inside the hospital for help Xavier was later taken via helicopter to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Mills and Walker had both left the hospital after dropping off Xavier when they learned law enforcement was responding The mother returned a short while later with another child The police department said investigators believe the couple left the hospital to go back to the home to do a “hasty cleanup.” The community has continued to show support for the boy in the weeks since he was taken to the hospital leaving flowers and creating a memorial outside the home where investigators said he was tortured I don’t know how a parent can do that to their own child and let their boyfriend do that,” said Heather Sturk Dozens are still in shock after learning about the horrific tragedy that led to the death of Xavier noting that he never mentioned anything about what he was going through at home “We’re all kind of mad at his mom and her boyfriend for doing that to him but my friend who went in the car with him said it seemed like a normal house and a happy family,” Bailey said said she believes this is not something the community will “ever recover from.” and they’re one of the best and they’re good at what they do A candlelight vigil for Xavier is set for Saturday at 7 p.m The boy’s family asks anyone who plans to attend to wear blue in honor of Xavier “as a tribute to his life and spirit,” police said Donations are being gathered for funeral expenses. Click here to donate to the family’s GoFundMe. Anyone who would like to provide donations can drop them off at the police department or click here to reach the Tavares Police Charities Fund Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021 She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group (7News) — An ATV collision inCapitol Heights according to thePrince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit officers were called to the 7500 block of Walker Mill Road and found Ronald Hayes Jr He was pronounced dead shortly after at a hospital A woman who was a passenger on the ATV suffered critical injuries According to police, the investigation revealed the ATV and a pickup truck collided in the eastbound lane of Walker Mill Road The driver of the pickup truck was not injured Anyone with information surrounding the ongoing investigation is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422 Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Solvers through the online website through the "P3 Tips" mobile app How do you rapidly replace aging schools while being mindful with taxpayer dollars This was the challenge faced by Prince George’s County Public School System in Maryland With more than 200 buildings serving upwards of 135,000 students the district is no stranger to capital improvements But a rapid enrollment growth created a space shortage across the middle schools A novel solution was proposed with the architectural support of Stantec: Use a design bundle that constructs six new facilities on an accelerated timeline of 2.5 years As the 18th largest school district in the U.S. Prince George has a sizeable asset portfolio Because a large percentage is over 60 years old deferred maintenance or outdated infrastructure can become an insurmountable cost In response to the number of obsolete facilities the district created the Blueprint School Program “The six new schools replace facilities that had reached a critical state,” explained Gwen Morgan senior principal with Stantec and interior design lead for the Prince George project “It was determined that the renovation investment required to bring them to minimum standards much less provide a vibrant environment for today’s students and teachers surpassed the cost of new construction.” To achieve economies of scale within the budget Stantec created a prototype for four of the schools A nearly identical two-story floorplan is used with some variations like mirroring to account for site conditions The only significant differences are in the special education spaces “We worked hard to leverage the prototype across the four schools. Technology played a big role, such as using Revit’s replication tool to clone drawings,” Morgan said. “Another helpful strategy was to create a single design for a typical classroom.” An additional design efficiency was selecting a neutral base to use across all sites. The same white and gray paints were repeated, with consistent wood tones as well. “But to avoid a cookie-cutter feel, we used interior finishes to give each building its own personality,” emphasized Morgan. “Some were replacement campuses with an existing identity to draw from while others were new and offered a blank canvas. We drew from nature elements to create a palette for each site: earth, water, day and night skies, meadow, and forest. Colors were expressed in wall paint, graphic elements, furniture, carpet, and even acoustic treatments.” Now housing over 8,000 students, the six new schools meet today’s educational needs. Spaces geared toward 21st century learning include production studios equipped for sound and video. One arts-focused school has a black box theater where students can practice stage design. As a nod to lessons learned from the pandemic, each school also has an outdoor classroom that is shaded by a canopy as well as a courtyard with seating adjacent to each cafeteria. All schools satisfy LEED Silver requirements, with special emphasis on natural light and views to the landscaping. In addition to plentiful windows and glass partitions, tubular skylights were also included. “These bring daylight into the heart of the interior. We’re seeing increased interest in this technology, which isn’t the same as the leaky and drafty skylights of the 1960s,” Morgan said. “Because of the way they are angled, solar daylight tubes also offer flexibility between the location of the roof penetration and the ceiling below.” Jefferson, Washington, Lincoln—many schools traditionally draw names from the first American presidents. But modern schools often look to other public figures or geographic cues for identity. The six new schools in the Prince George’s County Public School System were selected with community input, including an online voting process: A former i+s editor, Jennie Morton is a freelance writer specializing in commercial architecture, IoT and proptech. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. Some may become severe with large hail and high winds. TRACK RADARMan shot to death in Hillcrest Heights (7News) — A man was shot to death on Monday evening in Prince George's County officers said they responded to the 3200 block of Naylor Road in Hillcrest Heights later identified as 31-year-old Daysean Roberts of Temple Hills READ|3-year-old girl injured by apparent self-inflicted gunshot in Montgomery County: Police Police said that no arrest has been made yet in connection to the shooting A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person Detectives are asking anyone with information to call them at 301-516-2512 The Mahoning County Engineer is proposing to replace the Walker Mill Road Bridge over Yellow Creek in Boardman.  The project is currently scheduled to begin construction in the Spring of 2025.  Walker Mill Road at the project site will be closed to traffic for a period not to exceed 180 consecutive calendar days The official detour route for the closure will utilize South Avenue Construction and bridge closure and detour information will be posted along Walker Mill Road, along all intersecting side roads and on the Mahoning County Engineer webpage. Access shall be maintained to all properties within and adjacent to the project construction limits for the duration of project construction. While the proposed project will not result in any substantial impacts to environmental resources, Mahoning County Engineer, Patrick T. Ginnetti, is seeking any comments residents may have regarding the proposed project. Project-related issues the public may wish to comment on include, but are not limited to, the effect of the project on residents, the local economy, floodplain impacts, historic or cultural resources, etc. To ensure your comments are considered during project development, please submit them no later than April 13, 2023. Comments can be submitted to via phone at 330-799-1581, by mail to Bob Durbin, P. E., P. S. Mahoning County Engineer, 940 Bears Den Road, Youngstown, OH 44511 or by sending an email to bdurbin@mahoningcountyoh. gov. TRACK RADARMan injured in District Heights shooting A man was injured in a shooting in District Heights according to Prince George's County police (7News) — A man was injured in a shooting in District Heights Officers said they responded to the 6900 block of Walker Mill Road around 4:05 p.m officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound The man was taken to a hospital in stable condition (7News) — The Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night Officers first responded to the 6700 block of Walker Mill Road and found evidence of a shooting incident but no victim in the area a second call pointed officers in the direction of the5900 block of Marlboro Pike where they found34-year-old Lomax McIntyre of Capitol Heights suffering from gunshot wounds ALSO READ |3 men injured in Hyattsville stabbing: Police Police believe that he was shot in the first location and drove away seeking help Detectives are working to identify a suspect description and determine a possible motive Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to call police at301-516-2512 (7News) — Two men were shot in District Heights Sunday morning according toPrince George's County Police Police responded about 10:15 a.m. to a report of the shooting in the 6900 block of Walker Mill Road near Karen Blvd. and John H. Bayne Elementary School. A Twitter user, @CurlyEccentric, posted a video of police on the scene and said one of the men was driving when he was shot. Lyft later confirmed that one of the men shot is a Lyft driver. Both men were taken to a hospital, one in critical condition and one in stable condition, according to police. A Lyft spokesperson sent the following statement to 7News: Police said they have no information about a suspect in the early stage of the investigation. TRACK RADARPrince George's Co cuts ribbon on five new schools in first-of-its-kind initiativeby Winston Rogers (7News) — Leaders in Prince George's County Maryland commemorated the opening of five new state-of-the-art middle schools built as part of a unique partnership program and community leaders celebrated a first-of-its-kind program allowing Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) to build multiple schools at the same time through a public-private partnership and the soon-to-be-completed Colin Powell K-8 Academy were built in less than 3 years and cost roughly $486 million according to officials Officials said if they had gone through the traditional process it would've cost $869 million and taken 16 years to complete “This program is about more than six buildings many tens of thousands of students will have access to the resources they’ll need to thrive,” said Prince George’s County Public Schools Associate Superintendent of Supporting Services Jason Washington in a statement We had to be open to trying new ways of achieving big goals — and it paid off As you walk across the schools and through the front doors these new buildings mirror our expectations that our students will excel.” PGCPS and the county will pay back the construction costs over a 30-year period which also includes a built-in maintenance plan that avoids the burden of deferred maintenance and costs The shooting took place in the 6100 block of Hanlon Street Police said that a dog was shot but no one else was struck during the incident The shooting reportedly stemmed from a dispute between neighbors A man was walking with his dog when witnesses said the suspect started yelling about the dog by Ariana St Pierre, WGME BETHEL (WGME) -- Authorities say charges are possible after a chain reaction crash injured four people in Bethel on Wednesday. The four-vehicle crash happened on Walker's Mill's Rd. in Bethel near the Chandler Hill Rd. intersection around 12:40 p.m. near a Maine Department of Transportation work site. The Oxford County Sheriff's Office says a flagger was holding traffic and three vehicles were stopped when a fourth vehicle, a GMC 1500 pickup driven by a 35-year-old Bethel woman, crashed into one of the stopped vehicles, causing a chain reaction crash, which damaged all four vehicles. Deputies say four people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and deputies say charges are possible. Check the radarSend us your photos26-year-old woman dead after car strikes tree in Capitol Heights: Policeby Sanvi Bangalore — A 26-year-old woman has died following a collision in Capitol Heights Sunday morning Police said the woman was identified asPetra Jenkins Jenkins was driving on Walker Mill Road when she lost control of her car and hit a tree Officers responded to the 6600 block of Walker Mill Road for the single-vehicle collision where they pronounced her dead on the scene Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422 Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) A school bus caught fire on the Beltway in Prince George’s County Tuesday morning after being rear-ended by another car Prince George’s County Fire and EMS told WTOP the car rear-ended the bus on the Outer Loop of the Beltway near Ritchie Marlboro Road There were 23 Walker Mill Middle School students on the bus at the time A spokesperson for Prince George’s County Schools told WTOP that no students were injured The students were taken to school by another bus Video footage of the blaze was captured by a 7News photographer: A post shared by 7News DC (@7newsdc) Ana Golden is an Associate Producer for WTOP. Ana attended Emerson College and studied Journalism and Political Communication. While at Emerson, she worked as an associate producer for her school’s TV station, interned on senate and gubernatorial campaigns, and worked as a news anchor on 88.9 WER. Copyright © 2025 by WTOP. All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. TRACK RADARPolice: Two teens dead one man in critical condition after shooting in PG Countyby Stephen Pimpo Jr./ABC7 (ABC7) — A 14-year-old boy and an 18-year-old are dead and a man is in critical condition after a shooting at an apartment early Sunday morning in Capitol Heights Prince George's County Police say they were called to the scene in the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road at around 2:45 a.m and found six shooting victims were pronounced dead at the scene while the other four were taken to a local hospital Two of the shooting victims have since been released from the hospital One man remains in the hospital with life-threatening injuries while another remaining in the hospital is expected to survive Police have not said if any of the victims were residents at the apartment and are working to see why there was such a large crowd in front of the apartment at the time of the shooting Police are investigating the incident but say they do not currently know what led to the shooting and have not released any suspect information at this time Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call: 301-772-4925 To stay up to date with crime in your area, click here to subscribe to our Fighting Back Against Crime newsletter. a daughter of the late Stanley and Julia Soroka Smyczynski Donna was a 1960 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and she received her bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University She also attended Kent State University’s Masters in Education Program She was a dedicated teacher in the Youngstown City School System until her retirement in 2000 She was a member of Holy Family Parish and Altrusa International She helped with fundraising for Hospice of the Valley and was an avid reader She was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law JoAnn (Paul) Vlacancich and Carol (Norm) Scaffe; brother Jennifer (Darren) Cundiff and Camryn Scaffe; and great-niece and -nephew A memorial service will be held at a later date Donna’s family would like to thank the staff at The Inn at Walker Mill for their kindness and concern given to Donna Arrangements are by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes (7News) — A man was shot and killed Friday night in Capitol Heights Police responded to the report of a shooting in the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road Officers found the unidentified man inside of a building suffering from gunshot wounds Prince George's County Police say he died at the scene An investigation into the shooting is underway TRACKING CRIME IN YOUR AREA