PGPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Hit-And-Run in Oxon Hill

UPDATE July 14, 2025: The deceased pedestrian has been identified as 45-year-old Earl Parker Jr. of Washington, D.C.

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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred early Wednesday morning in Oxon Hill. The identity of the pedestrian, an adult male, will be released once his family is located and notified.

 

On July 9, 2025, at approximately 12:20 am, officers responded to the area of Wheeler Road approaching Birchtree Lane for a collision involving a pedestrian. Officers located the victim in the roadway suffering from trauma. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the involved driver struck the pedestrian while traveling westbound on Wheeler Road. The driver did not remain on the scene.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-0037366.

 

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