Woman dies on I-495 after running from stolen vehicle

The Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is looking into a fatal police-involved pedestrian crash that occurred in Prince George’s County Saturday night. 

Carjacking investigation

What we know:

Authorities say the incident began in a parking lot on Oxon Hill Road when officers discovered a stolen car linked to an earlier carjacking. 

A woman attempted to leave the lot before crashing the vehicle. 

Then, the woman jumped out of the car, ran away, and was struck by two passing cars while crossing I-495. She died on the highway. 

The drivers of both cars were not injured. 

What we don't know:

Investigations by Maryland State Police are ongoing, and the woman's identity will be released in the coming days. At this time, it's unclear whether the woman is a suspect in the carjacking. Police have not released details regarding where or when the vehicle was initially stolen or if there are other suspects involved. 

The Source: The information in this report comes from the Prince George's County Police Department.

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