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PGPD: Person killed in Capitol Heights hit-and-run, investigation still underway

A person was killed after being hit by a vehicle in the 1700 block of Kenilworth Avenue in Capitol Heights

Credit: WUSA9

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A person was killed Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle in the 1700 block of Kenilworth Avenue in Capitol Heights around 8:30 p.m., said the Prince George's County Police Department on its Twitter page.

This is under investigation as a hit-and-run, said the department in its tweets.

Traffic on the southbound lane of Kenilworth Avenue was shut down due to PGPD's investigation.

At this time, no vehicle or suspect information has been released.

It is not known also what led to the pedestrian being struck.

WUSA9 will continue to update this story as more information comes into our newsroom and station.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the crash. Anyone with info is asked to contact Prince George's County Police at 1-866-411-8477.

PRELIM: At approx 8:40 pm PGPD paramedics were flagged down for a pedestrian collision in the s/b lanes of the 1700 blk of Kenilworh Ave. An adult male was located unresponsive and paramedics immediately began lifesaving measures. pic.twitter.com/wIa30eW72B
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) November 18, 2020

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