LANHAM, Prince George's County, Md., Oct. 24, 2026 — A woman died Thursday night, October 22, after she was struck by a vehicle on Greenbelt Road in Lanham, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers were sent to the 8800 block of Greenbelt Road around 11:30 p.m. after reports of a pedestrian struck, police said. Arriving officers found an adult woman in the roadway with severe injuries. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
The driver who hit her remained there afterward and is cooperating with investigators, according to the report. Police have not released the woman's name, pending notification of her next of kin.
The cause of the crash has not been determined. The Prince George's County Police Department said the circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are pedestrian crashes more likely to happen at night?
Visibility drops after dark, and many pedestrian crashes occur in low-light conditions, especially on roads without good street lighting or marked crossings.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
In most states, pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk have the right of way, but drivers and walkers both share responsibility for watching traffic before crossing or turning.
What can drivers do to avoid hitting someone on foot?
Slowing down near intersections, scanning the roadside at night, and avoiding distractions like phones can give a driver more time to spot and react to a person in the road.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash in Lanham, MD
If you witness or are involved in a pedestrian crash, call 911 immediately and avoid moving an injured person unless there is immediate danger. Wait for police to arrive and document the scene if it's safe to do so. Even without visible injuries, anyone struck by a vehicle should be examined by a medical professional, since shock can mask pain or internal injury. Remember to keep a record of the responding agency and any report number, as that information is often needed for insurance or medical follow-up in the days after a crash.
