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Officers responded to reports of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9 in the area of the 5300 block of Sheriff Road in the unincorporated part of Capitol Heights.
Investigators said that upon arrival, they found the pedestrian on the ground, unresponsive. He was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
No additional information was provided by police about the victim.
According to reports, a person of interest has been taken into custody, though the incident and the driver’s motives remain under investigation, officials noted.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal crash has been asked to contact investigators at the Prince George’s County Police Department by calling 1-866-411-TIPS.
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