Fort Washington Woman Killed in Oxon Hill Pedestrian Collision

Prince George's County Police said a fatal pedestrian collision occurred on the 6900 block of Oxon Hill Road at about 8:05 p.m. on November 22. Officers located the victim, identified as 20 year old Zahria Jackson of Fort Washington, in the roadway suffering trauma. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver remained at the scene and was not injured, according to the department. The police department posted the report on November 24 to alert residents and to request assistance from anyone with information. Investigators are conducting a preliminary probe through the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit.

For local residents the incident underscores ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety on busy county thoroughfares during evening hours. Oxon Hill Road serves commuters, local residents, and visitors and is a key route in southern Prince George's County. A fatality at this time of year also raises questions about visibility and roadway lighting as days grow shorter, and about community awareness of safe walking practices near traffic.

Police asked witnesses or anyone with relevant information to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit, or to submit anonymous tips to Crime Solvers, referencing case number 25 0065342. Cooperation from drivers and pedestrians who were in the area that night may provide details to clarify what happened and to assist investigators as they reconstruct the circumstances of the collision.

The loss will reverberate in Fort Washington and the surrounding neighborhoods. Families and neighbors seeking information can follow updates from the Prince George's County Police Department and local public safety channels. As investigators continue their work, officials repeat the request for tips and evidence that could help complete the report and determine any next steps in the case.