SILVER SPRING, MD — The Wheaton Community Mourns the Tragic Loss of Osbelia Minh, 34, in Fatal Colesville Road Crash
The Wheaton community is grappling with heartbreak and sorrow after the tragic death of 34-year-old Osbelia Minh, a beloved mother of two, who lost her life in a single-vehicle crash late Sunday night in Silver Spring.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:41 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, along the 10400 block of Colesville Road in the Four Corners neighborhood, a typically quiet area that was shaken by the sudden and violent nature of the crash. According to Montgomery County Police, emergency crews from both the Montgomery County Department of Police and Fire/Rescue swiftly responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a collision involving a vehicle and a utility pole.
Authorities arrived on the scene to find a severely damaged vehicle with Minh inside. Despite the efforts of first responders, Minh was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest that Minh’s vehicle left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a utility pole with significant force. Police have not yet released information about what may have caused the vehicle to veer off the road, but they have confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Detectives from the Collision Reconstruction Unit are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. While the investigation remains ongoing, they have urged any witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward.
The tragic loss of Osbelia Minh has left an indelible impact on her family and the larger Wheaton community. Friends and neighbors describe Minh as a devoted mother and a compassionate, hardworking woman who was deeply involved in her children’s lives and known for her warm, kind-hearted spirit. She leaves behind two young children, whose lives have been forever changed.
Community members have begun organizing vigils and support efforts for Minh’s family. A makeshift memorial with candles, flowers, and handwritten messages of love and remembrance has grown near the crash site, a somber symbol of the community’s grief and solidarity.
“We are heartbroken,” said one neighbor. “Osbelia was the kind of person who always had a smile and a kind word. She was a loving mother, and her children were her entire world.”
Montgomery County officials have expressed their condolences and are working with local organizations to provide support to the grieving family. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by close friends to help with funeral costs and ongoing care for Minh’s children, quickly gaining traction as residents express their support and desire to help in any way they can.
As the investigation continues, the community is left not only with questions but with a profound sense of loss. The stretch of Colesville Road where the crash occurred remains a focus of concern, with some residents calling for increased safety measures in the area to prevent future tragedies.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is urged to contact the Montgomery County Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit at (240) 773-6620.
For now, Wheaton mourns the loss of a vibrant soul gone far too soon, and rallies around a grieving family facing unimaginable pain.