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Pedestrian struck, killed on University Blvd. in Prince George’s Co.

WASHINGTON — A pedestrian died after a SUV hit him in Lewisdale, Maryland, Thursday night.

A SUV driving westbound on University Boulevard struck a man in the roadway near the intersection of West Park Drive a little after 10 p.m. Thursday.

The pedestrian, identified as 39-year-old Victoriano Mendez Hernandez, was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators said Friday they do not believe the Hernandez was in a crosswalk when he was struck.

The driver involved stayed on scene.

Police are still working to figure out what exactly led to the crash.

Anyone with information about the crash can call police at 301-731-4422.

A map of the area where there crash happened can be seen below.

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