Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Hit, Killed at Beltsville Bus Stop
A man who got off a bus was fatally struck by a van as he crossed Muikirk Road in front of the bus, says the Prince George's County Police Department.
A man died after he was hit by van while crossing a road in Beltsville; the victim was not walking in the crosswalk at the time of the accident, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
The victim is 27-year-old Mohammed Toyin Bello of Ellington Drive in Beltsville.
Officers called to the 8100 block of Muirkirk Road in Beltsville about 4:50 p.m. Monday found Bello lying in the roadway with critical injuries. He died several hours later at a local hospital.
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The preliminary investigation indicates Bello had just gotten off a bus at a bus stop and tried to cross Muirkirk Road in front of the bus. He was struck by a van heading westbound on Muirkirk Road. The driver remained on scene.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department at (301) 731-4422. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.
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