Crime & Safety
Police Seek Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run In Prince George's County
Detectives are searching for the driver of a gold pick-up truck that struck and killed a Suitland man.
SUITLAND, MD — Detectives with the Prince George's County Police Department are seeking information on a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run that occurred in Suitland last week.
Police were called to the 4500 block of Suitland Rd. for a pedestrian collision at about 8:15 p.m. Aug. 31. Arriving officers found Perrier Clayton, 29, of Suitland in critical condition. Clayton succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital, police said.
Police believe a gold pickup truck was heading westbound on Suitland Road when it struck Clayton, who was standing in the road. The driver then fled the scene.
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Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text, “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. You may also submit a tip online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.
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