The City of Greenbelt Police Department announced the death of Corporal Christine Peters. Corporal Peters died on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from injuries she sustained while on duty on Saturday, January 2.
Corporal Peters was injured while investigating a vehicle crash on Edmonston Road near Sunnyside Avenue. While Corporal Peters was on foot, she was struck by a passing vehicle. The accident remains under investigation by the U.S. Park Police.
Corporal Peters began her career in law enforcement with the University of Maryland Police Department prior to joining the Greenbelt Police Department in 1998. During her 22 years of service, she was recognized for her outstanding work and contributions to the community.
The Greenbelt Police Department expresses its deepest sympathies to Corporal Peters’ family and friends on their loss, and mourns the loss of a friend and colleague.
The family requests privacy at this time. For more photos, see page 9 of the issue in print or PDF.
