PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Prince George’s County early Wednesday morning.
According to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD), officers responded around 1 a.m. to the 7900 block of 14th Avenue for a reported pedestrian collision.
When officers arrived, they found a man in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The driver of the striking vehicle did not remain at the scene.
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Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam or home surveillance footage to contact PGPD.
“Even if you believe your footage may not be significant, it could provide valuable information to assist investigators,” the agency added.
As of 2:14 a.m., 14th Avenue was closed in both directions at Kanawha Street. Drivers were asked to follow police directions.
The crash remains under investigation.
This post was originally published on Fox 45 by Sinclair Media Group.
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