In Loving Memory of Alex Rodriquez Hines

In Loving Memory of Alex Rodriquez Hines

OXON HILL, Md. — With heavy hearts, family, friends, and the Bryans Road community mourn the tragic loss of Alex Rodriquez Hines, 24, whose life was cut short in a devastating crash early Friday morning.

According to authorities, officers responded at approximately 4:30 a.m. on February 27, 2026, to a serious collision near Indian Head Highway and the Capital Beltway in Oxon Hill. Preliminary investigations indicate that one vehicle was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Indian Head Highway as it approached the Beltway overpass. For reasons that remain under investigation, the vehicle collided head-on with Alex’s southbound vehicle.

Alex was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 301-731-4422 or to submit tips anonymously through Crime Solvers, referencing case number 26-0010050.

While officials work to piece together what happened that morning, those who knew Alex are left trying to process the sudden and unimaginable loss of a young life filled with promise. At just 24 years old, Alex Rodriquez Hines had dreams still unfolding, goals still ahead of him, and a lifetime of memories yet to be made.

He is remembered as a son, a friend, and a cherished member of his community. Those closest to him speak of his energy, his loyalty, and the quiet strength he carried. Whether through laughter shared with friends, time spent with family, or the everyday moments that now feel priceless, Alex left an imprint on the hearts of many.

The pain of losing someone so young is profound. It is a reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly circumstances can change. In the wake of this tragedy, loved ones are coming together to support one another, holding tight to the memories that will keep Alex’s spirit alive.

Though his journey ended far too soon, Alex Rodriquez Hines will not be defined by the tragic circumstances of his passing, but by the love he gave and the lives he touched. His memory will continue to shine in the stories shared, the tears shed, and the enduring love of those who will forever carry him in their hearts.

As the Oxon Hill and Bryans Road communities grieve, they also honor a young man whose presence made a difference. May Alex rest in peace, and may his family and friends find comfort in knowing that his life, though brief, mattered deeply and will never be forgotten.