Hit and Run Kills Pr. George's Man

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Friday evening in Prince George's County.

The incident occured on the 6500 block of Pennsylvania Ave at 10 p.m.

According to police, Dedrick Antoine Harvey, 23,  was struck by a pick-up truck when he was trying to cross the street.  The vehicle, a Ford F-150, was changing lanes on the road when it struck the pedestrian.  Police said Harvey, who was dressed in dark colors, died later a local hospital from his injuries.

There was no crosswalk in the area.

Although the driver did not stop, Maryland State Police were able to catch the driver of the Ford truck later.

Police said that Harvey was a resident of southeast D.C.

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