Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run in Takoma Park

Collision occurred early Monday on University Boulevard East

June 3, 2024 1:09 p.m.

A pedestrian died after being struck early Monday by a vehicle that fled the scene on University Boulevard East in Takoma Park, according to Takoma Park police.

Montgomery County police are handling the investigation of the collision, which occurred shortly after 1 a.m., Takoma Park police wrote on social media.

No information about the identity of the pedestrian was provided.

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About 1:15 a.m., emergency crews responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the area of the 1100 block of University Boulevard East near Anne Street, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer wrote on social media Monday morning. The location is near the Mega Mart Latino Supermarket University Boulevard East.

One adult with life-threatening injuries was transported to a local hospital, according to Piringer.

Montgomery County police are investigating the collision and ask anyone with information to call 240-773-6620.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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