Police identify woman struck, killed by vehicle in Bowie hit-and-run

A 20-year-old woman was struck and killed late Thursday night by a hit-and-run driver in Bowie, authorities say.

The hit-and-run happened near Route 197 and Route 50.

Investigators later identified the victim as Tatianna Rajee Heredia, 20, of D.C.

Police believe the striking vehicle is a dark 2013 Dodge Ram Quad Cab Pick-up truck with front end damage and a possible missing headlight. They believe it fled north on Route 197 towards Route 450.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 240-544-5700.

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