Crime & Safety

Man Crossing Road Fatally Struck By SUV In PG County: Police

Police shut down a road in Prince George's County after a pedestrian was fatally struck Tuesday.

Police shut down a road in Prince George's County after a pedestrian was fatally struck Tuesday.
Police shut down a road in Prince George's County after a pedestrian was fatally struck Tuesday. (Image via Google Maps)

MITCHELLVILLE, MD — A pedestrian who was crossing the road in Mitchellville was struck and killed by an SUV Tuesday morning, police say.

Police responded to the report of a fatal pedestrian collision at Annapolis Road and Atwell Avenue at around 5:50 a.m., Prince George's County Police tweeted.

The man was crossing Annapolis Road when an SUV hit him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. The driver stayed at the scene.

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Police closed westbound Annapolis Road, reopening it at around 9:30 a.m.

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