PGPD PGPD Investigating Fatal Bicycle Collision in Capitol Heights

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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal collision involving a bicyclist that took place on Tuesday afternoon in Capitol Heights. Investigators are working to identify the deceased bicyclist. The involved driver, an on-duty officer with the Metropolitan Police Department, remained on the scene. The officer was driving an unmarked MPDC vehicle.

On October 27, 2020, at approximately 4:30 pm, patrol officers responded to the area of East Capitol Street near Southern Avenue. The bicyclist was located suffering serious injuries. He died a short time later at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation revealed the officer was traveling westbound on East Capitol Street approaching Southern Avenue. His emergency lights and sirens were activated. According to a witness, the bicyclist was initially riding his bike on the sidewalk along East Capitol Street and then entered the roadway into the lanes of travel. The collision took place seconds later.

Any questions about the officer’s status, assignment, or why he was in the area should be directed to MPDC.

Anyone with information on this case 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), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device. Please refer to case 20-0050364.

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