Another Pedestrian Dead After Hit-And-Run On Dangerous Prince George's County Highway

At least two pedestrians have died within days of each other after being struck by a vehicle on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Prince George's County.

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Annie DeVoe

10/25/2022 1:02 p.m.

After a deadly collision on the same highway over the weekend, detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred around 12 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway near Whitfield Chapel Road in Lanham, according to Prince George's County police.

Investigation reveals that the involved driver was driving west on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway when they struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene.

The driver of the striking vehicle did not remain on the scene, and at this time there is no information on the involved vehicle.

The identity of the victim is pending notification of family.

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).

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