Crime & Safety

Man Fatally Injured as Car Falls off Jack in Riverdale

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in the 5400 block of Carters Lane.

A man suffered fatal injuries Wednesday in Riverdale when the car he was working on fell off a jack and crushed him, according to Prince George's County fire officials.

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in the 5400 block of Carters Lane.

Authorities said the victim, whose name has not been released, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries and later pronounced dead.

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