The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Capitol Heights on Thursday. The victim is 58-year-old Richard Edward Smith Jr. of Capitol Heights.
On March 11, 2021,at approximately 2:10 pm, patrol officers were called to the intersection of East Capitol Street and Davey Street for a collision involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Smith Jr., was pronounced dead on the scene. The involved driver was not hurt.
The preliminary investigation revealed the involved car was traveling westbound on East Capitol Street approaching Davey Street when a second vehicle pulled out from Davey Street onto westbound East Capitol Street. The driver of the striking car swerved to avoid that second vehicle, jumped the curbed median and struck the victim who was standing on the median. The involved driver remained on the scene.
Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477); online at www.pgcrimesolvers.comor the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device).