Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Identified Who Died After Being Struck By SUV In Wheaton

Authorities have released the name of a woman who was hit and killed Sunday night as she walked on Viers Mill Road in Wheaton.

A woman was hit and killed Sunday night as she walked on Viers Mill Road in Wheaton, Montgomery County police said.
A woman was hit and killed Sunday night as she walked on Viers Mill Road in Wheaton, Montgomery County police said. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

Updated at 7:05 p.m. Monday

WHEATON, MD — A pedestrian who was fatally struck by a Nissan Rogue just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday on Viers Mill Road in Wheaton has been identified. Montgomery County police said Blanca Elida Parada Del Cid, 47, of Kensington was hit by a car while crossing Veirs Mill Road.

The accident happened about 9:30 p.m. as Parada Del Cid was crossing Viers Mill Road near Galt Avenue.

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She was struck by the driver of a Nissan Rogue. Parada Del Cid was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The driver of the Nissan remained at the accident site.

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Investigators ask anyone who may have seen the collision to call (240) 773-6620.

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