Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Dies After Fort Washington Collision: Police
A Fort Washington pedestrian was struck in a crosswalk, police said. He died soon after at an unnamed hospital, officers added.
FORT WASHINGTON, MD — Police said a Fort Washington pedestrian died after a vehicle struck him Saturday while he was using a crosswalk. Officers identified the victim as 27-year-old Quintin Gaston.
The accident happened around 8 p.m. on southbound Indian Head Highway at Livingston Road, authorities noted. Medics took the victim to an unnamed hospital where he died soon after, officials explained. An incident report informed that the driver of the striking vehicle stayed on the scene and was not hurt.
The Prince George's County Police Department asked anybody with information to call 301-731-4422. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing 866-411-TIPS (8477), visiting pgcrimesolvers.com or using the “P3 Tips” mobile application. The case number is 21-0035695.
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Fatal Collision: We are on the scene of a fatal pedestrian collision in the intersection of Indian Head Highway and Livingston Road. pic.twitter.com/rZlYN2NcWq
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) August 8, 2021
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