PGPD Investigates Fatal Collision Involving a Bicycle in City of Hyattsville

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a bicycle that occurred in the City of Hyattsville. The collision occurred on November 22^nd. The bicyclist died of his injuries several days later. He is identified as 47-year-old Luciano Crespo Rodriguez of Bladensburg.

On November 22^nd, at approximately 11:45 pm, officers were called to the intersection of Queens Chapel Road and Hamilton Street for a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.

The preliminary investigation reveals Crespo Rodriguez was traveling southbound on Hamilton Street approaching the intersection of Queens Chapel Road. His bicycle collided with the driver’s side of a vehicle that was going through the intersection on Queens Chapel Road. Preliminary, investigators believe Crespo Rodriguez did not stop at a red light at the intersection. He was rushed to a hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle was not hurt and remained on the scene.

The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all fatal collisions in the City of Hyattsville.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to 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 (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.