Wednesday, October 28, 2020

PGPD Investigating Fatal Bicycle Collision in Capitol Heights

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UPDATE October 29, 2020: The deceased bicyclist has now been identified as 56-year-old Candido Lopez-Sales of Washington, DC. The investigation into this collision continues. Anyone with information is urged to call 301-731-4422.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal collision involving a bicyclist that took place on Tuesday afternoon in Capitol Heights. The involved driver, an on-duty officer with the Metropolitan Police Department, remained on the scene. The officer was driving an unmarked MPDC vehicle.

On October 27, 2020, at approximately 4:30 pm, patrol officers responded to the area of East Capitol Street near Southern Avenue. The bicyclist was located suffering serious injuries. He died a short time later at a hospital.

The preliminary investigation revealed the officer was traveling westbound on East Capitol Street approaching Southern Avenue. His emergency lights and sirens were activated. According to a witness, the bicyclist was initially riding his bike on the sidewalk along East Capitol Street and then entered the roadway into the lanes of travel. The collision took place seconds later.

 Any questions about the officer’s status, assignment, or why he was in the area should be directed to MPDC.

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. Please refer to case 20-0050364.


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PGPD Investiga Mortal Choque Contra Ciclista en Capitol Heights

El Departamento de la Policía del Condado de Prince George’s investiga un choque mortal contra un ciclista ocurrido el martes en la tarde en el área de Capitol Heights. Los detectives aun intentan identificar al fenecido ciclista. El conductor del vehículo que le impactó, un oficial del Departamento de la Policía Metropolitana de Washington DC quien se encontraba en turno, permaneció en la escena. El oficial conducía un vehículo de MPDC no-rotulado.

El 27 de octubre, a eso de las 4:30 de la tarde, oficiales de patrulla acudieron al área de East Capitol Street, cerca de Southern Avenue, tras recibir información sobre un ciclista arrollado. Una vez allí, los oficiales hallaron al ciclista con heridas severas. Este murió poco después en un hospital.

La investigación preliminar reveló que el oficial viajaba en dirección oeste sobre East Capitol Street, acercándose a Southern Avenue. Su sirena y luces de emergencia estaban encendidas. De acuerdo a un testigo, el ciclista inicialmente corría bicicleta sobre la acera a lo largo de East Capitol Street y luego entro en las vías de la carretera. El choque se produjo segundos después.

Cualquier pregunta sobre el oficial involucrado y su estatus, o las razones por las cuales se encontraba en el área deberán ser dirigidas a MPDC.

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). Por favor refiérase al caso número 20-0050364.


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