Pedestrian Killed, Driver Arrested in South Burlington
Pedestrian Killed, Driver Arrested in South Burlington
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Prince George’s County police said the fatal hit-and-run occurred in the 6300 block of Allentown Road, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Investigators asked anyone with information about the Allentown Road crash to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.
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The East Village crash was reported at about 9 p.m. on Sept. 18 at 14th Street and First Avenue, but FDNY had not determined how many people were affected or whether anyone was injured.
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South Burlington police said Todd Ward was reportedly homeless and may have been sitting or lying in the southbound lane before he was struck sometime before 7:49 p.m.
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The Shelburne Road closure near Bartlett Bay Road was reported at 9:38 a.m. and the roadway reopened around 10:30 a.m., although police warned that delays could continue.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Allentown Road in Prince George's County, Maryland, shortly after midnight, Fox 5 DC reported. Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene in the 6300 block and asked witnesses to come forward. In a separate incident, a 54-year-old man was struck and killed on Shelburne Road in South Burlington, Vermont, where the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Maryland Crash Leaves One Dead, Police Seek Witnesses
The fatal hit-and-run occurred in Prince George's County around 12:30 a.m. on Allentown Road. Fox 5 DC reported that police responded to the 6300 block after receiving a crash report. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators launched a full investigation into the incident.
Police asked anyone with information about the crash to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Authorities did not immediately release details about the victim or describe the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run.
Vermont Driver Arrested After Pedestrian Struck on Shelburne Road
In South Burlington, Vermont, 54-year-old Todd Ward was killed after being struck on Shelburne Road near Queen City Park Road before 7:49 p.m. Police said Ward may have been sitting or lying in the southbound lane when he was hit. The driver, 33-year-old Ryan Southworth, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Prosecutors had not made a final charging decision at the time of the arrest. Police described Ward as reportedly homeless. The incident prompted heightened scrutiny on roadway safety in the area.
Shelburne Road Briefly Closed, Traffic Delays Expected
A separate incident near Bartlett Bay Road temporarily closed Shelburne Road. Police reported the closure at 9:38 a.m., and the roadway reopened around 10:30 a.m. after about one hour. Police warned that traffic delays could continue in the area as cleanup and investigation work concluded.
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