D.C. Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Tree in Chevy Chase

A 25-year-old man died Monday after his car struck a tree in Chevy Chase Friday night.

D.C. resident Malcolm Lawrence Gardner crashed a blue Mini Cooper at the intersection of Beach Drive and Wyndale Road, police said.

For reasons still under investigation, Gardner's car crossed the double yellow line and struck a tree near the road's shoulder.

Fire and rescue officers responded to the scene around 8:40 p.m. and took Gardner to Suburban Hospital.

Anyone with information about the collision should call 240-773-6620.

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