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Takoma Park resident Candido Noe Rojas Rojas was fatally struck shortly after 1:15 a.m. on June 3 in the 1100 block of University Boulevard, investigators say.
Upon arrival, officers found Rojas Rojas in the roadway suffering from head injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Office of the Medical Examiner in Washington, DC conducted an autopsy, which determined that the injuries Rojas Rojas sustained were likely caused by a vehicle.
Investigators said that the preliminary investigation by detectives has determined that a westbound vehicle hit the pedestrian and fled the scene on Lebanon Street into Prince George’s County.
During the investigation, detectives obtained new information that led to a new description of the suspect vehicle, which is believed to be a 2014 to 2017, dark-colored, possibly black, Chevrolet Silverado with possible damage on the left side of the truck.
The hit-and-run remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident has been asked to contact detectives by calling (240) 773-6620.
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