The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a dirt bike that occurred in Temple Hills on Wednesday. The operator of the dirt bike, 26-year-old Germaine Cooke of District Heights, was killed.
On November 10, 2021, at approximately 6:20 pm, officers responded to the 4600 block of Saint Barnabas Road for a collision involving a dirt bike and a SUV.
The preliminary investigation revealed Cooke was travelling eastbound on Saint Barnabas Road and the involved SUV was travelling westbound. As the SUV's driver made a left turn, the SUV and dirt bike collided. Cooke was taken to an area hospital where he later died. The driver and passenger in the involved vehicle remained on the scene and were not injured.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device. Please refer to case number 21-0052151.