Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car: Police
The Riverdale man was hit by a car while trying to cross Kenilworth Avenue, according to Prince George's County Police.
A Riverdale man trying to cross Kenilworth Avenue outside a crosswalk was fatally struck by a car Monday night, police say.
The victim is Juan Samora-Sanchez, 54, of 55th Place in Riverdale, according to Prince George’s County Police.
Police were called to the intersection of Kenilworth Avenue and Madison Street in Riverdale Park for the collision about 6:15 p.m. Officers found Samora-Sanchez in the roadway suffering from critical injuries.
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He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators say Samora-Sanchez was trying to cross Kenilworth Avenue – not within a crosswalk -- when a car struck him. The driver remained at the scene.
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Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.
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