PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — Police have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run in Accokeek as 40-year-old Loretta Canter-Andrews, who was struck and killed Friday night on Indian Head Highway.
The crash occurred around 9:50 p.m. near Farmington Road, where officers found Canter-Andrews in the roadway with fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver involved had already fled the area, according to investigators.
Preliminary findings indicate the vehicle hit Canter-Andrews in the northbound lanes before leaving the scene. Authorities are working to identify the driver and vehicle responsible for the collision.
The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit urges anyone with information about the incident to call 301-731-4422. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips via Crime Solvers at 866-411-8477, through the P3 Tips app, or online by referencing case number 24-0070068.