Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Dies In Prince George's County Crash: Police
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a work truck on Marlboro Pike at Boones Lane Tuesday night, police said.
(Updated at 3:42 p.m.) DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD — A motorcyclist died after colliding with a pickup truck in District Heights Tuesday evening, police said. The victim has been identified as George Hunt Jr., 57, of District Heights.
At about 6:45 p.m., patrol officers were called to Marlboro Pike at Boones Lane for the report of a collision. The motorcycle driver, Hunt Jr., collided with a pickup truck and was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.
The driver and passenger in the pickup truck were not injured, police said.
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Officers believe the pickup truck was heading westbound on Marlboro Pike and the motorcycle was heading eastbound. It appears the collision occurred when the truck made a left turn in front of the motorcycle, police said.
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Anyone with information on this crash 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, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.
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