Pedestrian Dies After Crash, Police Catch Fleeing Driver: Report

Bowie MD

12 August, 2021

12:55 PM

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SEAT PLEASANT, MD — Police said a pedestrian died Saturday after an SUV struck him in Seat Pleasant. Officers identified the victim as 44-year-old Diondre James of Capitol Heights. The crash happened around 1 a.m. near Central Avenue and Shady Glen Drive, an incident report noted. Authorities added that medics found James suffering from critical injuries in the roadway and they pronounced him dead on the scene. Evidence suggested "James was likely crossing Central Avenue in a crosswalk when he was struck," officials stated. Police indicated the driver did not stay on the scene. An officer with the Seat Pleasant Police Department spotted and stopped a speeding GMC Yukon nearby, the write-up explained. The press release said the officer noticed the SUV was damaged and investigators determined it was the striking vehicle. Authorities did not identify the accused driver nor did they mention any charges against the motorist. The Prince George's County Police Department investigates all fatal collisions in the City of Seat Pleasant. Detectives 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 21-0035569. Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter. Download our mobile application from the App Store or Google Play. Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.