Silver Spring Man Struck by Car in Aspen Hill, Dies
Fatal collision occurred Monday night at Georgia Avenue and Heathfield Road.
A 59-year-old man from Silver Spring was hit by a car in Aspen Hill Monday night and later died of his injuries, according to Montgomery County police. Frank Sedwick, of the 1200 block of Downs Drive, was crossing Georgia Avenue from west to east at Heathfield Road in Aspen Hill when he was struck by a white 2005 Nissan Altima traveling southbound, according to a statement from police. Police and fire and rescue personnel responded at 10:20 p.m. Sedwick was flown to Suburban Hospital, where he died. Police have identified the driver of the Altima as Victoria Carter, 24, of the 19000 block of Fuller Heights Road in Triangle, VA. The circumstances of the accident remain under investigation. Detectives are asking anyone who has information …
Ian Cooper
9:13 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Firstly, this particular accident was not caused by a pedestrian disobeying signs or lights. This happened at an unmarked crosswalk where motorists are REQUIRED to yield to pedestrians. Blaming the victim by implying that he was as much to blame as the driver that hit him is not helpful. Also, putting the issue in the context of 'winning' and losing is offensive. The road is not a sports arena … more ›