Charles Co. Decedent in Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Crain Highway Identified

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UPDATE: The decedent in this case has been positively identified as Gregory Keith Roland, 57, whose last known address was in Waldorf.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating an accident that occurred in the 3600 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf. During the overnight hours, at approximately 4 a.m., an on-duty CCSO officer was Northbound on Crain Highway when he struck a pedestrian who was walking in the travel portion of the roadway. The officer immediately called for medical personnel and attempted to render first aid until paramedics arrived; however the pedestrian was pronounced deceased. In accordance with Maryland law, the Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office was contacted and deferred the investigation to the CCSO Traffic Operations Unit. Members of the Maryland State Police also responded and are providing assistance with the investigation. “This is an unfortunate incident on many levels and the accident is being investigated,” said Sheriff Troy Berry. Anyone who may have information relating to this case is asked to contact PFC D. Walker at 301-609-3251.

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Diane Richardson
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301-609-6557 or 240-682-1658

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.

Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at
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Disclaimer: In the U.S.A., all persons accused of a crime by the State are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. See: https://so.md/presumed-innocence. Additionally, all of the information provided above is solely from the perspective of the respective law enforcement agency and does not provide any direct input from the accused or persons otherwise mentioned. You can find additional information about the case by searching the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Database using the accused's name and date of birth. The database is online at https://so.md/mdcasesearch . Persons named who have been found innocent or not guilty of all charges in the respective case, and/or have had the case ordered expunged by the court can have their name, age, and city redacted by following the process defined at https://so.md/expungeme.
 
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