Pedestrian dead after being struck by Maryland State Police vehicle in Charles County

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Updated  February 13, 2026 10:36am EST
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The Brief

    • A pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday on Route 301 in Waldorf.
    • Investigators say the victim was walking in a travel lane when multiple vehicles hit them.
    • The road was closed for two hours as the investigation continues.

WALDORF, Md. - A pedestrian was killed late Thursday after being struck by a Maryland State Police trooper’s patrol vehicle in Charles County.

What we know:

The crash happened shortly before midnight on Route 301 between Plaza Drive and St. Patrick’s Drive in the Waldorf area.

Investigators believe the pedestrian was walking in the second lane of the four‑lane highway when the trooper hit them, followed by additional vehicles. The pedestrian died at the scene. There is no crosswalk in that area, and no other injuries were reported.

Authorities say the Charles County Sheriff’s Office had received multiple calls about a person walking in the roadway just before the crash.

The roadway was closed for about two hours. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Sgt. Justin Zimmerman at 301‑392‑1231.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Maryland State Police.

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