Police Investigate Pedestrian Collision in Silver Spring Area

Montgomery County police officers are investigating a serious pedestrian collision that occurred on Friday afternoon at the intersection of Langley Drive and University Boulevard.

According to police, around 2:42 p.m. a pedestrian was crossing University Boulevard in an eastbound direction and not in a marked crosswalk.

Police said a motorist in a gray, 2006 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on University Boulevard when for unknown reasons the vehicle struck the pedestrian.

Police said the pedestrian was transported to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240.773.6620.

Update: Collision Reconstruction Unit now investigating earlier pedestrian crash. University Blvd. closed bet Langley Dr & Piney Branch Rd

— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) September 18, 2015

ICYMI (245p) Pedestrian Struck WB University Bl near Piney Branch Rd, MCFRS EMS transported 1 adult male, Pri1 trauma, life-threatening inj — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 18, 2015

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