Weekend work on Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring

Be prepared for temporary lane closures this weekend on Colesville Road between Draper Lane and Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. Purple Line contractors will be striping the pavement along that stretch of Colesville from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM this coming Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13. The Maryland Transit Administration says access will be maintained to homes and businesses during the work.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK ON COLESVILLE ROAD NEAR DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING

John Skelton Williams of Silver Spring was struck while crossing Colesville Road just north of Noyes Drive this morning around 9:30 AM.

He was transported to Suburban Hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to Montgomery County Police.

Police say he was struck by a silver Honda Accord driven by Dennis Stewart, of Columbia. Mr. Stewart has not been declared at fault yet, and police are investigating.

If you witnessed the accident, police would appreciate your help in reconstructing what happened.

Please call 240-773-6620. You can remain anonymous if you wish.