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UPDATE: The deceased is identified as Stephen Marquel Thompson, 23, of Washington, D.C. <\/p>\n
(CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD) \u2013 Maryland State Police are searching for the driver of a Mini-Cooper, suspected to be involved in a hit and run fatal pedestrian crash early this morning in Prince George\u2019s County. <\/p>\n
The identification of the deceased is pending next of kin notification. The victim was struck and killed shortly before 2:00 a.m. today on the southbound side of I-495 in the area of Ritchie Marlboro Road. Emergency medical service personnel from Prince George\u2019s County Fire Department responded and pronounced the victim deceased on the scene. <\/p>\n
Currently, information developed by State Police Crash Team investigators indicates the striking vehicle was a 2009 \u2013 2014 Mini Cooper. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was walking on the southbound side of I-495, south of Ritchie Marlboro Road in lane 3 when the crash occurred. Investigators believe the striking vehicle sustained damage to the right front-end as a result of the crash.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack at 301-669-8100. Callers may remain anonymous. <\/p>\n
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CONTACT: Office of Media Communications, msp.media@maryland.gov<\/p>\n
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