WALDORF, Md. — A 16-year-old pedestrian was killed in a motor vehicle collision on Maryland Route 5 at Mirkwood Lane on June 28, 2025, at approximately 12:17 a.m., according to Maryland State Police. Troopers from the La Plata Barrack and Charles County Sheriff Deputies responded to the scene, and the Maryland State Police CRASH Team assumed the investigation due to the severity of the incident.
A preliminary investigation by the La Plata Barrack and the CRASH Team revealed that a Lexus RX, driven by Adijat Agbo-Ola, 37, of Capital Heights, Maryland, was traveling southbound in lane one of Maryland Route 5. Concurrently, the Waldorf resident pedestrian was positioned in the roadway’s median. For reasons yet to be determined, the pedestrian entered the travel path of the Lexus and was struck. Authorities confirmed the pedestrian was not in a marked or implied crosswalk during the collision.
Emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures at the scene, but the pedestrian was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Lexus remained at the scene, and no charges have been reported in the initial findings. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities seeking additional details to clarify the circumstances leading to the pedestrian’s actions.
The Maryland State Police CRASH Team, a specialized unit investigating severe and fatal collisions, is leading the effort to reconstruct the incident. Investigators examine factors such as road conditions, visibility, and potential distractions, though no conclusive findings have been released. Maryland Route 5, a major thoroughfare in Charles County, is a multi-lane road with a posted speed limit of 45 mph in the crash area, according to state transportation records. The intersection at Mirkwood Lane is not signalized, and the nearest marked crosswalk is approximately one-quarter mile away, per county infrastructure data.
Sergeant J. Zimmerman of the MSP CRASH Team is the point of contact for witnesses. Authorities urge anyone with information to call (301) 392-1231 or email justin.zimmerman@maryland.gov, referencing case number 25-MSP-020616. No additional details about the pedestrian or the driver have been released, pending notification of next of kin and further investigation.
The collision temporarily disrupted traffic on Maryland Route 5 as troopers and deputies secured the scene and conducted initial evidence collection. According to police logs, the road was reopened by 4:30 a.m.. Charles County, with a population of approximately 166,000 as of 2024, has seen an increase in pedestrian-related incidents in recent years, with Maryland State Police reporting 12 fatal collisions involving pedestrians in the county since 2020. This incident marks the first fatal pedestrian crash in Waldorf in 2025, based on available data.
Maryland law requires pedestrians to use marked crosswalks when available and to yield to oncoming traffic when crossing outside designated areas. The Maryland State Police emphasized that the investigation will explore all factors, including the pedestrian’s decision to cross at the location. No information has been provided regarding potential contributing factors such as alcohol, speed, or mechanical issues with the vehicle.
The CRASH Team’s investigation will include a detailed analysis of the vehicle’s data recorder, if available, and witness statements to establish a timeline of events. Maryland State Police protocols mandate a thorough review of fatal collisions, which may take weeks to complete. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available, police said.
