Monday, October 6, 2014

PGPD Investigates Fatal Hit-and-Run in Landover

The Prince George's County Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Landover. The victim is identified as 63-year-old Salvador Sorto of Redfield Avenue in Landover.

On October 4, 2014, at about 8:50 pm, patrol officers were called to the 6700 block of Annapolis Road for the report of a collision involving a pedestrian. When they arrived, patrol officers found a man suffering from critical injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals Sorto may have been laying in the roadway when he was struck. The striking car did not stop. Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has any information on this case.

Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to call the CARU at (301) 731-4422 or (301) 306-5644. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. You may also submit a tip online at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=266

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