At 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, a Park Police spokesperson said that an investigation was launched on the parkway in the area of Route 197 in Laurel after a man was struck by a driver who sped away.
The man - whose identity has not been released by investigators - was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials said that US Park Police detectives are looking for a metallic blue Nissan Maxima that will have damage to the front driver’s side and mirror that was involved in the fatal hit-and-run.
The investigation forced a road closure for several hours until the roadway was reopened at approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Anyone with information regarding the crash or Maxima has been asked to contact detectives by calling (202) 379-4877.
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