Police Seek Information in Critical Injury Hit-and-Run Collision in Oxon Hill

     Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit (CARU) is investigating a pedestrian collision that left two people critically injured in Oxon Hill, Maryland.


     On January 6, 2012, at approximately 6:59 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 6200 block of Oxon Hill Road, for a call of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, patrol officers found a 55 year-old male and a 62 year-old female suffering from trauma consistent with a vehicle collision. They were transported to a local hospital where they are being treated for serious injuries.

     A preliminary investigation revealed the victims were standing in the center turn lane when the unknown vehicle, traveling eastbound on Oxon Hill Road, struck them and fled the scene without stopping and rendering assistance. The unknown vehicle is described as a gray compact vehicle.

     CARU investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have been in the area during the time of the collision and observed the striking vehicle.

     Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit Investigator at (301) 306-5640. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477), 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. The investigation is continuing.