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- calendar_today October 11, 2026
83-Year-Old Killed in Parking Lot Accident
An 83-year-old man from Silver Spring died over the weekend after sustaining serious injuries in a pedestrian accident at a Rockville gas station, according to Montgomery County Police.
Details of the Pedestrian Crash
The incident occurred on Friday, October 11, 2026, at the FreeState gas station located in the 500 block of Hungerford Road. Authorities reported that first responders from the Rockville City Police Department and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene shortly after 8:30 a.m. They found Charles S. Lazar, 83, suffering from significant injuries in the parking lot.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Collision
Preliminary findings from investigators indicate that Lazar was walking back to his car in the gas station’s parking lot when he was struck by a white 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle was being driven away from a fuel pump and headed toward Hungerford Road at the time of the truck collision.
Aftermath and Investigation
Lazar was transported to a nearby hospital, where his condition deteriorated. He was pronounced dead on Saturday. Montgomery County Police confirmed that the driver remained at the scene and did not display signs of impairment.
Police Response and Ongoing Traffic Investigation
Authorities announced that the investigation into this pedestrian fatality is ongoing and could take several weeks or months to complete. The Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the traffic investigation and encourages anyone with information regarding the incident to contact them at 240-773-6620.
Focus on Pedestrian Safety and Elderly Pedestrians
The tragic incident highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety, especially for elderly pedestrians, in parking lots and other areas where vehicles and pedestrians intersect.
Source: wtop.com.
