TAKOMA PARK, Md. — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car early Monday morning and police are conducting an investigation into what happened.
Takoma Park Police told WUSA9 that a pedestrian was fatally hit in a crash on eastbound University Boulevard between Carroll Avenue and Merrimac Drive just before 2 a.m.
The driver of the striking vehicle did stay at the scene following the crash, police said.
A portion of University Boulevard where the crash happened was closed for a few hours Monday morning due to the police investigation. The roadway has since reopened as of 6:15 a.m.
The identity of the pedestrian will not be released until their next of kin is notified, police said.
Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating the incident.
It's not known why the pedestrian was in the street.
Anyone who may have more information about this crash should contact the collision reconstruction unit at 240-773-6620.
