Ayuk Etta Death, Obituary: Lanham identified as man dead, Four hospitalized in Maryland crash

The Maryland State Police are looking into a tragic two-vehicle collision that happened on Sunday night, September 15, on the Prince George’s County Outer Loop of Interstate 495 near Route 50. One individual died and four more were hospitalized as a result of the incident.

The deceased has been identified as Lanham resident Ayuk Etta, 40. The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS officials declared him deceased at the site. Etta was outside his car when the collision occurred.

The 2016 Honda Pilot and the 2018 Mercedes sedan were involved in the collision, which was reported at 8:50 p.m. Based on preliminary findings, it appears that the stationary Mercedes was struck by the back of the Honda Pilot that was going north on I-495 when it lost control. The Mercedes was stopped on the left shoulder.

Mayah Nembo, 24, and Miranda Nembo, 39, were the two passengers in the Mercedes that were taken to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center but were later released. It’s unclear exactly what their bond is with Etta or with one another.

Five male pals from Prince George’s County were in the Honda Pilot. Both the 19-year-old driver, Biruk Grimes, and the two passengers, who were 18 and 19, refused medical assistance. Olauwadamilola Fatokun, 18, and a 17-year-old were the other occupants who were brought to Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center for medical attention.

The circumstances behind the collision are still being looked into.