Crime & Safety

Man Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Aspen Hill: Police

A man was killed in a hit-and-run while walking in the Aspen Hill area early Friday morning, police said.

ASPEN HILL, MD — A man was killed in a hit-and-run while walking in the Aspen Hill area early Friday morning, Montgomery County Police said.

The incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. at southbound Georgia Avenue at Hewitt Avenue. Arriving officers located a man deceased in the southbound lanes of Georgia Avenue.

Detectives believe that after the initial vehicle struck the pedestrian, at least one additional vehicle also struck him.

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Evidence also indicates that one of the involved vehicles is possibly a Chrysler 200 or Dodge Avenger and that one of the involved vehicles is silver, police said.

The pedestrian’s identity will be released once family is notified.

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Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision, were in the area around the time of the collision and saw something suspicious, or have any information about this collision to please call the 4th District Police Station at 240-773-5500. Callers may remain anonymous.

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