PGPD Investigates Fatal Hit-and-Run in College Park

Updated January 17, 2014: The car believed to be involved in the collision has been recovered and is being held for evidence.  Investigators are working to forensically match the recovered car with evidence left on the scene.  Detectives are continuing to work to positively link the driver to the striking vehicle, before any charges are placed.  The investigation is ongoing.  Please continue to monitor our social media sites for updates.

Updated January 17, 2014:  The victim is identified as 22-year-old Cory Hubbard of West Hampton Beach, New York.

Updated January 17, 2014:  Our investigators have released this photo of the suspect’s car right after the collision. It’s the dark-colored sedan at the bottom of the screen.  Anyone who may recognize this car is urged to call our investigators at 301-731-4422 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. You won’t have to give your name. There is a cash reward being offered in this case.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in College Park.  The victim is a student at the University of Maryland.

On January 17, 2014, at about 1:35 am, patrol officers were called to the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Knox Road for the report of a collision involving a pedestrian.  When they arrived, patrol officers found a man suffering from critical injuries. He died later at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation reveals the victim was trying to cross Baltimore Avenue when he was struck by a car. The driver did not remain on the scene.  The suspect vehicle is being described as a dark blue metallic sedan.  The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk at the time of the collision.

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), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

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