Detectives Investigate New Hampshire Avenue Fatal Collision – Mocofeed

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Silver Spring. The collision resulted in the death of 28-year-old, John William Stacey of Silver Spring.

 

At approximately 4:39 a.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the 11800 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of a single vehicle collision.

 

The preliminary investigation has revealed that a gray 2010 Mercedes, driven by Stacey, was traveling northbound on New Hampshire Avenue, when for reasons under investigation, the vehicle struck a median curb, near Tracey Drive and then left roadway, striking a tree.

 

Tracey was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he was later pronounced dead.

 

This remains an active investigation and may take several weeks to months to complete. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.