Police investigating fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist in New Carrollton

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NEW CARROLLTON, MD — The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a bicyclist that occurred Thursday evening in the 8400 block of Annapolis Road.

The victim, identified as 55-year-old Tara Carter of Lanham, was struck around 7:55 p.m. and later died at a hospital. The driver involved in the collision initially fled the scene but was located shortly afterward by New Carrollton Police with the help of a witness and surveillance footage.

Preliminary findings indicate the vehicle was traveling eastbound when it struck Carter. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

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