Pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle near railroad tracks in Gaithersburg, Md.

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November 20, 2018 at 2:15 p.m. EST

Montgomery County police are investigating after a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday near railroad tracks in Gaithersburg, Md. The incident caused delays for rail commuters during the morning rush.

Officers responded about 6:45 a.m. to South Summit Avenue at Wells Avenue for the report of a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian, Montgomery police said in a statement. They found that 52-year-old Li Zhang of North Potomac, Md., had been struck by a 2011 Nissan Rogue while crossing South Summit Avenue, the statement said.

Zhang died at the scene, according to the statement, and the Rogue left the area before returning a short time later.

The driver of the Rogue was identified as 29-year-old Abidemi Etabuno DUdah of Gaithersburg, who was not injured in the collision.

The incident remains under investigation, police said, and anyone with information is asked to call authorities at 240-773-6620.

Trains on MARC’s Brunswick Line were delayed for much of the morning rush during the investigation.