PGPD PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision in City of Hyattsville

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred in the City of Hyattsville. The deceased pedestrian is 61-year-old Helen Jorgensen of Hyattsville.

On August 13, 2021, at approximately 10:00 pm, officers with the Hyattsville City Police Department responded to a pedestrian collision in the 5600 block of Ager Road.

The preliminary investigation suggests Jorgensen was crossing Ager Road in a crosswalk when she was struck in the northbound lanes. Jorgensen was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.

The striking vehicle was on the scene when investigators arrived.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all fatal collisions that occur in the City of Hyattsville.

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 21-0036753.

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