WASHINGTON — Part of Route 301 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland was closed late Saturday into early Sunday as State Police investigated a pedestrian fatality. It happened around 9 p.m. near Pennsylvania Avenue. According to Prince George’s County Fire and EMS, crews were initially called to the area to investigate a report of a struck pedestrian. At this time, Maryland State Police have not said exactly how the victim died. Around 1 a.m., Route 301 before Route 4 reopened. No additional information has been released.

Pedestrian struck – fatal injuries – NB Crain HY (RT 301) near Pennsylvania Ave (RT 4) in Upper Marlboro. NB 301 closed #PGFD @MDSP @MDSHA

— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) January 10, 2016