Adelphi native Jasmin Gimon, 25, has been identified as the driver who was killed in a rollover crash involving a man attempting to flee from police, according to officials, now her family is grappling with their new reality.
Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, two members of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office spotted a Dodge sedan speeding north on Rockville Pike near Flanders Avenue.
While attempting to locate the Dodge, the deputies came upon a two-vehicle crash involving that vehicle and a Honda, driven by Gimon, that was attempting to turn onto Rockville Pike from Twinbrook Parkway.
At the time of the crash, Gimon was heading home after working her shift at TGI Friday’s on Rockville Pike after picking up gas.
Investigators say that Gimon was pronounced dead at the scene, and a passenger in the Dodge was taken to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The other driver took off on foot, but was quickly apprehended by police.
Following her death, thousands of dollars have been raised on behalf of Gimon’s family as they face unexpected costs for both her funeral and planned legal battle.