The road is quiet now, but what happened on Indian Head Highway Sunday evening has left a lasting echo.
Just before 8 p.m., near Jenkins Lane, a routine stretch of roadway became the site of a devastating collision—one that would take the life of Harry Washington and leave a child critically injured. In a matter of seconds, everything changed.
Washington was riding a motorcycle with the child when a vehicle struck them with force. The impact shattered the stillness of the evening, drawing emergency crews into a race against time. First responders worked quickly, coordinating ground and air transport as both victims were rushed from the scene.
At the hospital, efforts were made to save Washington’s life. Despite those attempts, he later succumbed to his injuries. The child remains in critical condition, fighting through the aftermath of a crash that has shaken everyone connected to it.
What followed the collision has only deepened the gravity of the situation. According to authorities, those inside the vehicle did not remain at the scene. They left—turning a tragic crash into an active and urgent investigation. At some point afterward, one individual returned and was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, adding another layer of uncertainty to what exactly unfolded.
Now, investigators are working to piece together the moments leading up to the crash—what caused it, how it happened, and why those involved initially fled. Police are asking anyone with information to step forward as they seek answers.
For those who knew Harry Washington, the loss is immediate and profound. And for a child still fighting to recover, the outcome of that night is not yet fully written.
The stretch of highway has returned to silence—but for many, it will never feel the same again.
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