Bicyclist Hit by SUV Succumbs to Injuries


LA PLATA, Md. (Feb. 18, 2017)—On Wed., Feb. 15 at 5:35 a.m., officers responded to the area of Smallwood Drive West near Thoroughbred Court in Waldorf for the report of a crash involving a bicyclist. Investigation revealed the cyclist was traveling in the right travel lane of Smallwood Drive West when he was struck by an SUV, which was also in the right lane. The driver of the SUV attempted to swerve to prevent striking the bicycle, but she was unable to avoid the collision.

The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. The bicycle was equipped with flashing lights.

The victim, George Ernest McNab, a 59-year-old male from Waldorf, was flown to a hospital where he was admitted in critical condition. McNab passed away on Friday due to his injuries.

Cpl. W. B. Saunders of the Charles Co. Sheriff's Office is investigating.

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