Kingstown, MD (October 18, 2024) — Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation into a fatal pedestrian accident that took place early Tuesday morning in Queen Anne’s County.
The pedestrian, whose identity is being withheld until next of kin can be notified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle involved was uninjured and remained at the scene to cooperate with authorities.
According to the police statement, troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded to the accident shortly after 6 a.m. near the intersection of Maryland Route 213 and Maryland Route 544. Preliminary reports suggest the pedestrian crossed the road for unknown reasons and was struck by a passing vehicle.
The roadway was closed for approximately two hours while police conducted their investigation. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration assisted with traffic control during the closure. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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