Fatal hit and run on Piney Church Road

Waldorf, MD — The Charles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal hit and run crash on Piney Church Road in Waldorf.

It happened in the early hour of Tuesday morning. Just before 2 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man lying on the side of the street at Piney Church Road at Poston Drive.

When officers arrived, they found Tiron Dante Buckner, 29, of Waldorf deceased in the road. 

A preliminary investigation showed the victim was walking on Piney Church Road when he was struck by an unknown type car. The driver fled the scene.

Members of the Traffic Operations Unit responded and are handling the investigation. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the CCSO at 301-932-2222.

Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Crime Solvers is offering up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to the identity of the driver.