Man struck and killed by SUV after it leaves roadway, strikes man, and crashes into building.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:18am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, January 12, 2014

Hyattsville water main break unlikely linked to fatal car accident, police say.

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SUV Fatally Strikes Man, Slams Into Building in Prince George's County.

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a SUV that later crashed into a Prince George's County building Monday morning.

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a SUV that later crashed into a Prince George's County building Monday morning.

Officers were called to the 4800 block of Rhode Island Avenue in Hyattsville around 7:40 a.m. for a report of an accident. Police said the driver hit the male pedestrian before crashing into the building.

Surveillance footage from the building shows the SUV traveling northbound when it suddenly starts moving sideways, crossing a lane of traffic and striking the pedestrian. The vehicle then jumped a median, crossing the other side of the roadway before slamming into the storefront.

The man, later identified as Jose M. Huaman, was transported to an area hospital, where he later died. The driver was also taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

No charges have been filed at this time.

Police are looking into the possibility that driver hit an icy patch on the road. Only the building's window was damaged in the crash.

People Involved: 
Jose M. Huaman

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