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81-year-old man hit, killed in Upper Marlboro crash

Police say the driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A man is dead after being hit by a driver in Upper Marlboro late Monday night.

Officers with the Prince George's County Police Department responded to John Rogers Boulevard and Courtland Lane around 11:05 p.m. after a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. When they arrived they found a man in the roadway suffering from injuries.

The man was taken to the hospital for treatment, but died a short time later. He was later identified by police as 81-year-old Tomel Burke of Upper Marlboro.   

Police say the driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene, and she was not injured. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). 

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