PGPD PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Lanham

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Lanham. Investigators are working to confirm the identity of the deceased pedestrian so his family can be notified.

On October 25, 2022, at approximately 12:10 am, officers responded to the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and Whitfield Chapel Road.

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver was traveling westbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway. For reasons now under investigation, the driver struck the victim in the roadway. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle did not remain on the scene. At this time, there is no information on the involved vehicle.

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 number PP22102500000015.


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