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Police search for driver in Prince George's Co. hit-and-run crash with motorcycle

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Prince George's County.

The crash happened Wednesday around 4:30 a.m. in the 10000 block of Frank Tippett Road in Cheltenham, Maryland. Police say the crash involved a car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Investigators say the driver of the car left the scene of the crash, and police are searching for the driver. 

The motorcyclist, later identified as 58-year-old Muhammad Salim of Washington, D.C., was found unresponsive on the side of the road. 

The preliminary investigation revealed an unidentified driver collided with the motorcycle in the eastbound lanes. Police were able to find the car involved, but have not yet found the driver.

Anyone who may have information about this crash is asked to call Prince George's County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

This is a developing story. We are working to gather additional details. Stay with WUSA9 for the latest updates as they come in to our newsroom.

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