On-Duty Officer Strikes Pedestrian; Victim Dies On Scene: Report

Bowie MD

25 November, 2020

7:20 PM

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LANGLEY PARK, MD — The Prince George's County Police Department said an on-duty officer struck a pedestrian while driving in Langley Park on Monday evening. The pedestrian died on the scene, the department wrote on Twitter. On Wednesday, police identified identified the officer as Sgt. Edwin Flores. The accused officer has worked for the department for 15 years. He currently works in the Internal Affairs Division. The incident report said Flores was driving an unmarked police vehicle west on University Boulevard. Police added that Flores was not responding to a call. Flores hit the pedestrian around 9 p.m. near University Boulevard's intersection with 15th Avenue, officers noted. The collision happened as the pedestrian was crossing University Boulevard, the report said. Police will announce the name of the pedestrian after they notify the victim's family. Flores was not hurt in the accident. The Prince George's County Police Department asked anybody with information on the crash to call 301-731-4422. Tipsters may remain anonymous by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), heading to www.pgcrimesolvers.com or using the "P3 Tips" mobile app. The case number is 20-0055090. Prelim: At approximately 9pm, an on duty officer was traveling WB on University Blvd when for reasons that remain under investigation struck an adult male who was in the roadway. The man was was pronounced dead on the scene. pic.twitter.com/Ogpq8KJG3Q— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) November 24, 2020 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.