Driver Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Silver Spring

A car fatally struck a male pedestrian in Silver Spring after 10:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. 

The pedestrian attempted to cross University Boulevard East near Langley Drive, when a 2013 Ford Focus struck him. The pedestrian was transferred to the hospital where he later died of his injuries, MCPD said. 

The driver, a 34-year-old male of Silver Spring, was not injured as a result of the collision, police said. 

Detectives from the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are still investigating the collision and charges have not been made yet, according to MCPD.

Collision Reconstruction Unit detectives investigating fatal pedestrian-involved collision that occurred last night at approx. 10:37 pm in area of University Blvd E & Langley Dr, Silver Spring. Adult male pedestrian transported & succumbed to injuries at hospital.

— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 6, 2020

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.

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