State Police Maryland State Police Investigating Discovery Of Body In Prince George’s County

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(FORESTVILLE, Md.) — Maryland State Police are investigating the discovery of a body on Saturday morning in Prince George’s County.

Shortly after 7:35 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the area of Route 4 at Dowerhouse Road for the discovery of a body. According to a preliminary investigation, an unknown vehicle struck the female victim.

Investigators believe the woman, whose identity is unknown, was walking near the edge of the road on southbound Route 4 when she was struck. She was declared deceased at the scene. Evidence at the scene indicates that the striking vehicle may have been a 1996 to 2000 black Mercedes-Benz ML320.

There were no witnesses at the scene. The Maryland State Police Crash Team has assumed control of the investigation. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Forestville Barrack at 301-568-8101.

The case remains under investigation.

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