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Troopers from the College Park and Rockville barracks responded shortly after 2:35 a.m. on Sunday, March 26, to the outer loop of I-495 near Route 650, where there was a reported crash involving a pedestrian.
According to investigators, the unnamed pedestrian was walking along the roadway when he was struck by a 2013 Toyota, whose driver remained at the scene to assist with the investigation.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
State Police described the victim as a Hispanic man who is believed to be in his 20s with short facial hair and black hair. He weighs between 140 and 160 pounds and is between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-8.
When he was struck, the victim was wearing both black pants and a T-shirt; light tan or gray hooded sweatshirt and white Fila-brand high-top sneakers.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Investigators are asking possible witnesses to contact Trooper Ryan Stewart at ryan.Stewart@maryland.gov or the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack by calling (301) 345-3101.
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