Full Notification

Southern District
Bicyclist Motor Vehicle Crash Davidsonville
On February 22, 2014, at approximately 5:09 p.m., officers from the Traffic Safety Section responded to westbound Central Avenue at the Patuxent River Road in Davidsonville for a report of a crash involving two (2) bicyclists.

The investigation revealed that the bicyclists were traveling west on Central Avenue approaching the Patuxent River Bridge. The bicyclists were on or near the roadway edge line when Bicyclist #1 was struck by a light colored SUV that failed to remain at the scene. The striking vehicle fled west on Central Avenue into Prince Georges County.

Bicyclist #2 was riding immediately behind Bicyclist #1 and as a result of the collision between the car and Bicyclist #1, Bicyclist #2 also crashed. After the collision, the bike ridden by Bicyclist #1 came to rest in the roadway and was struck by a 2005 Chevy Impala.

Evidence recovered from the scene indicates that the fleeing vehicle is a Honda SUV. Witnesses describe the vehicle as light in color (possible silver or white) driven by a W/M 50 to 60 years of age with a grey mustache and dark glasses.

Bicyclist #1, Ms. Kristianson was transported to University of Maryland Shock Trauma where she is listed in critical, but stable condition. Bicyclist #2, Ms. Neel was transported to Washington Hospital Center where she was later released. The driver of the Chevy Impala sustained no injuries.

The primary cause of this crash is driver error. The driver failed to yield to the bicyclists lawfully using the roadway. Speed does not appear to be a factor in the collision. Witness report that sun glare may have been a factor at the time of the collision.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call the Traffic Safety Section at 410-222-8573.


Bicyclist #1: ​ Lynn Carol Kristianson, 62, of Arlington, Virginia.

Injuries: ​Life threatening, currently listed in critical condition
UPDATE: Now listed in critical, but stable condition.


Bicyclist #2: ​Maile Catherine Neel, 52, of University Park, Maryland

Injuries: ​Non-life threatening, currently listed in stable condition
​UPDATE: Released from hospital.


Vehicle/Suspect #1:​ Unknown Honda SUV
​Light colored, possibly silver or white

Driver: ​White male 50 to 60 years of age, with grey mustache.
​Fled scene west bound on Central Avenue