Pedestrian Death Toll Rises After Construction Worker Hit By Car On Dangerous Maryland Highway

Another pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on Indian Head Highway in Fort Washington, authorities confirm.

Another is dead after being hit by a car on Indian Head Highway
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10/12/2022 2:46 p.m.

Huerta Melendez, 56, was fatally struck by a car around 11 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 while working on a roadway construction site on Indian Head Highway near Kerby Hill Road after a vehicle drove through a closed section of roadway, according to Prince George's County police.

Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle struck several traffic cones before hitting Melendez, then continuing on to strike a median and second vehicle.

Melendez was pronounced dead on the scene.

The driver was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The driver of the second vehicle that was hit was not injured.

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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