Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Car In Riverdale Park: Police

RIVERDALE PARK, MD -- A man has died after he was struck by a car in Riverdale Park late last week, police say.

Patrol officers responded to a collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Kenilworth Avenue and Spring Lane at around 7 p.m. on Oct. 19. The pedestrian, 45-year-old Demetrio Lopez of Lanhma, was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

The driver of the car was unharmed. Police believe Lopez was trying to cross Kenilworth Avenue, and they are trying to determine if he was in a crosswalk at the time, the report states.

The report adds: "Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to please call the 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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