2 Pedestrians Struck, 1 Killed On I-295 Ramp In PG County: Police

OXON HILL, MD — Two men were struck -- one fatally -- on the exit ramp of I-295 in Oxon Hill while trying to repair their broken-down truck, police say.

Police were called to the southbound ramp of I-295 and southbound Indian Head Highway at around 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 21 to a report of a crash involving two pedestrians, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

Police believe two men were at the end of the I-295 exit ramp trying to repair their broken-down truck on the shoulder when two cars approached, the first swerving to avoid them and the second striking both the men and their truck, the report states.

Jose Miguel, 34, of Rockville died at the hospital. The other man was hospitalized with critical injuries.

Police say the driver of the striking car, who had minor injuries, remained at the scene.