Search Continues for Van/Driver That Struck Victim
A pedestrian struck by a van in Brentwood in late August has died of his injuries. He is 85-year-old Cornelius Phillips of Northeast Washington.
On August 26th, at approximately 6:00 am, patrol officers were called to the 3400 block of Bladensburg Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Phillips, was rushed to a hospital with critical injuries. When officers arrived, the striking vehicle was not on the scene. It is possible the driver did not know he or she struck the victim. Investigators are still working to find the vehicle and identify the driver.
(not actual van)
Evidence left at the scene – a driver’s side mirror - indicates the striking vehicle is a 2015-2019 Ford Transit van. The color is unknown. It is possible the van has or had other minor damage to the driver’s side front corner.
Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477); online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com or the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device).
A pedestrian struck by a van in Brentwood in late August has died of his injuries. He is 85-year-old Cornelius Phillips of Northeast Washington.
On August 26th, at approximately 6:00 am, patrol officers were called to the 3400 block of Bladensburg Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Phillips, was rushed to a hospital with critical injuries. When officers arrived, the striking vehicle was not on the scene. It is possible the driver did not know he or she struck the victim. Investigators are still working to find the vehicle and identify the driver.
Evidence left at the scene – a driver’s side mirror - indicates the striking vehicle is a 2015-2019 Ford Transit van. The color is unknown. It is possible the van has or had other minor damage to the driver’s side front corner.
Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477); online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com or the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device).