A Prince George’s County police officer has been identified as one of the drivers in a crash that left a 56-year-old man dead on Monday night, a Maryland State Police spokesperson and a Prince George’s County Police Department spokesperson confirmed.
Carlton Herdon, of Clinton, died at the scene of the crash along Route 301 northbound at Missouri Avenue, according to MSP.
An early investigation indicates that Herndon was attempting to cross Route 301 in his Nissan Maxima when he was hit by a Ford F-250 truck. Police identified the driver of the truck as Anthony Coleman, 34, of Upper Marlboro. Coleman is a police officer with PGPD.
Police believe speed and alcohol were contributing factors in the crash. Coleman refused medical treatment at the scene.
Coleman has been suspended with pay.
“Anthony Coleman is employed by the Prince George’s County Police Department as a police officer. He was off-duty at the time of the collision and was driving his personal vehicle. He was placed in an administrative duty status with pay pending the outcome of the investigation,” PGPD said in a statement.
MSP’s Crash Team is leading the investigation. Witnesses are urged to contact police at 301-392-1231.
