Police Seek Information in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit & run that occurred in Adelphi, Maryland.


On January 15, 2011 at approximately 9:37 p.m., patrol officers initially responded to a call for a robbery in the 1700 block of Metzerott Road. Upon their arrival, officers determined that no robbery had been committed, but a pedestrian involved hit and run. As the pedestrian lay unresponsive in the roadway, he was struck by a second vehicle. The first vehicle that struck the pedestrian left the scene; however, the second striking vehicle remained at the scene. The victim is described as a Hispanic male, 5’5, 120 lbs, 30 years old, wearing a gray jacket, white and blue jeans with red Nike, Jordan tennis shoes.

Police are seeking information on the driver of the first striking vehicle, who failed to remain on the scene, or any additional information about the hit & run.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online. A cash reward is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect(s).

For more information, call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Press Information Office at (301) 772-4710. The investigation is ongoing.