Driver Hit After Rt. 301 Crash Dies In Upper Marlboro

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Maryland State Police say a driver in a minor crash on Route 301 was hit and killed when he got out of his vehicle to examine the damage. The fatal accident happened Tuesday night in Prince George’s County. The victim's name is being withheld until family can be notified, say authorities.

At about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to calls reporting a crash on southbound Rt. 301 at Trade Zone Ave in Upper Marlboro. Arriving troopers found fire and rescue personnel on the scene attending to the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say the victim was involved in a minor crash with another vehicle at the location. Both vehicles were in the road when the victim got out of his vehicle to examine the damage. A third vehicle, traveling southbound on Rt. 301, struck the victim while he was outside of his vehicle.

The driver of the third vehicle stopped at the scene. He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital.

It is unknown at this time if other vehicles were struck when the second crash occurred. Multiple witnesses stopped at the scene and were interviewed by troopers.

The cause and contributing factors of both crashes remain undetermined at this time. No charges have been filed.

The Maryland State Police Crash Team has responded and will be conduct a crash reconstruction. Upon completion, the investigation will be forwarded to the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office for review regarding charges.