State Police Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Prince George’s County

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(LANHAM, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred this afternoon in Prince George’s County.

At about 4:15 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to eastbound U.S. Route 50 at Maryland Route 193 for a report of a pedestrian-related crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a pedestrian walked into traffic and was struck by a tractor-trailer.

The pedestrian, identified as Maurice Logan Mitchell, 42, of Annapolis, Maryland, was transported by ambulance to University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the tractor-trailer remained at the scene.

Upon further investigation, troopers discovered that Mitchell was considered a suspect in a stabbing which occurred earlier today in Annapolis, Maryland. The Annapolis Police Department is investigating the stabbing. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is investigating the pedestrian crash. Route 50 was partially closed for about four hours following the crash.

The crash remains under investigation…

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CONTACT: Office of Media Communication, msp.media@maryland.gov; For information on the stabbing, contact Bernie Bennett, Annapolis Police at 410-858-0702 (cell) or 410-268-9000 x7221

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