Driver left before returning to scene after striking, killing pedestrian in Bowie : police

Person struck, killed while crossing roadway in Bowie

A person was struck by a vehicle and killed while crossing a roadway in Bowie, authorities say.

BOWIE, Md. - Authorities say the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian Monday night in Bowie briefly left the scene before returning.

The crash happened Monday just before 10 p.m. near the intersection of Collington Road and Crain Highway.

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Authorities say the pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway from the shoulder when he was struck.

The crash is still under investigation at this time. The identity of the victim has not been released.

The road was closed for several hours after the crash.