Beltsville Pedestrian Dies in Hit-And-Run Accident

BELTSVILLE, MD — Charges are pending against a pickup truck driver who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal pedestrian collision Thursday, authorities say.

Just after midnight, a 2015 GMC pickup truck with a snowplow on the front was northbound on US Route 1 in Beltsville, approaching Naples Avenue. The pickup struck a pedestrian and left the area, according to Maryland State Police.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as Salvador Jeremias R. Loza, 51, of Beltsville.

A lookout was broadcast with the vehicle’s description given by several witnesses. Laurel City Police Department stopped a vehicle matching the description and a witness verified the vehicle was involved in the fatal crash.

Investigators say there is no indication that alcohol or drugs were a factor in the collision. Authorities noted it had been snowing at the time of the accident.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Maryland State Police, College Park Barrack, at (301) 345-3101.