PGPD Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Landover

Updated January 10, 2020: Investigators are asking for the community’s assistance in locating the vehicle connected to this fatal pedestrian hit-and-run. Evidence collected on the scene indicates the striking vehicle is a silver 2006-2012 Mercedes SUV. At the time of the collision, it would have had front bumper damage and possibly windshield damage. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. You can stay anonymous by calling Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit would like to speak to anyone who witnessed or has information on a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Landover on Saturday. The victim is 38-year-old Howard Rogers of District Heights.

On December 28th, at approximately 7:45 pm, patrol officers were called to the 7000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway for a pedestrian collision. Once on scene, officers located the victim suffering from critical injuries. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation reveals a vehicle, possibly an SUV, struck Rogers in the roadway. That vehicle did not remain on the scene. Moments later, a second vehicle struck the victim. That driver remained at the scene. Investigators are working to determine why Rogers was in the roadway prior to the first collision.

At this time, investigators do not have a make or model of the first vehicle that struck the victim.

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.

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PGPD Investiga Mortal Choque con Peatón en Capitol Heights

La Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques investiga un mortal choque contra un peatón ocurrido el viernes en Capitol Heights. La víctima fue identificada como Dwayne Phillip Harris, de 40 años de edad y vecino de Washington DC.

El 27 de diciembre, a eso de las 5:30 pm, nuestros oficiales de patrulla acudieron a la intersección de Central Avenue y Coolidge Street tras recibir información sobre un choque que involucraba a un peatón. Los oficiales hallaron a la víctima en la carretera y a éste le declararon muerto en la escena.

La investigación preliminar revela que la víctima fue impactada mientras intentaba cruzar Central Avenue. Éste no se encontraba en un cruce peatonal al momento del choque. El conductor que le impactó permaneció en la escena y resultó ileso.

Pedimos que quien tenga información sobre este caso por favor llame a la Unidad de Análisis y Reconstrucción de Choques al 301-731-4422. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o ir en línea a www.pgcrimesolvers.com, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips en el Apple Store o en Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil).