Updated July 20, 2016: Our investigators are asking for the community’s help in identifying the pedestrian killed in this collision. He’s a Hispanic man between the ages of 20-25, 5’6”, and 140 lbs. He had on a black Miami HEAT cap. Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call 301-306-5640.
The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction
Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision involving a police cruiser.
The collision occurred this morning in Langley Park. Investigators are currently
working to identify the pedestrian and notify his family.
At about 2:30 am, the involved officer was
traveling westbound in the 2000 block of University Boulevard in his marked
cruiser when he struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The officer rendered aid
to the pedestrian until emergency medical personnel arrived. The victim was
pronounced dead on the scene.
The preliminary investigation reveals two
other vehicles nearly struck the pedestrian prior to the officer striking him.
Preliminary, the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk at the time. Investigators
would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the collision.
Anyone
with information is asked to please call the Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES
(274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com<http://www.pgcrimesolvers.com
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