PGPD PGPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving Pedestrian

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian in Camp Springs. The deceased pedestrian is 43-year-old Rachelle Tucker of Washington, DC.



On July 16, 2021, at approximately 2:35 pm, officers responded to the 5700 block of Allentown Road.



The preliminary investigation revealed the striking car was traveling eastbound on Allentown Road. The driver struck the pedestrian, who, for reasons that remain under investigation, was in the roadway at the time. Tucker was pronounced dead on the scene. The involved driver did not remain on the scene. The driver has since been identified and the striking vehicle has been located.



Anyone with information that could help investigators 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). Please refer to case 21-0031977.

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