PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Police are searching for a suspect driving a white cargo van after a deadly hit-and-run in Prince George's County, Maryland Thursday evening.
Around 8:05 p.m. on April 6, officers with the Prince George's County Police Department received a call regarding a crash involving a pedestrian in the 7900 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Langley Park.
Investigators say an unidentified driver struck a man in the roadway. That man later died at an area hospital. He has not yet been identified.
Police claim the suspect vehicle did not remain on the scene.
Detectives describe the vehicle as a white cargo van with possible damage to the right side mirror.
Officers claim New Hampshire Avenue closed in both directions, between Lebanon Street and University Boulevard, following the crash.
As of 10:50 p.m. Thursday night, New Hampshire Avenue reopened in all directions.
Anyone with more information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.
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