The Prince George's County
Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating
a fatal pedestrian collision. The victim is identified as 63-year-old James
Hughes, of the 3300 block of Springdale Avenue in Forestville.
On July 4, 2014, at about 9:15
pm, patrol officers were called to the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and
Forestville Road for the report of a pedestrian collision. When they arrived,
they found Hughes lying in the roadway with critical injuries. He was
pronounced dead on the scene.
The preliminary investigation
reveals a car was traveling on Pennsylvania Avenue when it struck Hughes. The
driver remained on scene. It is believed the victim was sitting in the
street prior to being run over by 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 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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