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Pedestrian dead in Prince George's County crash

Police have not identified the man hit and killed.

MARLOW HEIGHTS, Md. — Police in Prince George's County are investigating after a pedestrian was killed in a collision Thursday morning.

Officers were called to the 4900 block of St. Barnabas Road in Marlow Heights, near Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, around 3 a.m. Once on scene, they found a man in the road with what was described in a social media post as trauma to the body. The man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

Investigators say the striking vehicle remained on scene. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Police say St. Barnabas Road was closed in both directions between Temple Hills Road and Hagan Road while the investigation was underway. The road has since reopened.

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

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