A motorist was fatally struck by a vehicle early Monday morning after fleeing from a traffic stop on Interstate 495 in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Incident Details
At approximately 2:45 a.m., a Prince George’s County police officer attempted to pull over a vehicle for a traffic violation at the intersection of northbound I-495 and Annapolis Road in Landover. The driver did not stop and fled. The officer terminated the pursuit shortly after initiating it.
Roughly 30 minutes later, the same officer discovered the vehicle parked on the side of I-495 near Kenilworth Avenue. As the officer approached, the driver exited the vehicle and ran onto the highway, where they were struck by another car. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Investigation and Road Closures
The Maryland State Police Crash Team is conducting an investigation into the fatal pedestrian crash. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased, pending family notification.
The incident caused significant traffic delays, with only the right shoulder open during the investigation. All lanes were fully reopened by 8:30 a.m.
Public Appeal
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Anonymous tips may also be submitted via the P3 Tips app or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
Ongoing Concerns
This crash adds to a concerning trend in Prince George’s County, where multiple fatalities have occurred following attempts by police to initiate traffic stops. Authorities continue to stress the importance of complying with police during such stops to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
