Prince George’s County cop suspended after hit-and-run involving unmarked police cruiser

A Prince George’s County police officer has been suspended after a police cruiser collided with a home in Clinton last week.

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Police responded to the scene in the 8600 block of Old Branch Avenue around 8:45 p.m.

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The off-duty officer who’d been behind the wheel of the department vehicle took off after the crash.

Investigators believe the officer struck another vehicle before crashing into the house.

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The officer has since surrendered to police – but he has not been identified.

In addition, police have not determined what charges the officer might face.