WALDORF, Md. (WUSA) - A child who followed his mother out of her car stepped into the path of an SUV and was killed Tuesday, according to Charles County Sheriff's Office.

Elias Masanaa Charles-Kabongo, 3, was hit by a sport utility vehicle at about 2 p.m. in the 10500 block of Sugarberry Street in Waldorf.

According to witnesses, the child's mother had pulled over on the street and got out of the car to hand a letter to a mailman who was standing nearby, police said.  She did not realize that her son also got out of the car.

He had been strapped into a properly installed child car seat in the back seat of the car but managed to release his seat belt and quickly get out of the car, police said. He went behind his mother's vehicle and into the road where he was struck by an oncoming SUV.

Emergency personnel arrived to work on the child but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

From Matt Hagan: Another record-breaking milestone! The 2012 Army Ten-Miler (ATM) filled its 30,000 runner field in a record time. ATM officials announced today that the 28th annual race shattered all previous race registration records for both the priority and general registrations. The highly anticipated race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 21 in Washington, DC at the U.S. Pentagon.

The Prince George’s County 2012 Housing Fair will take place on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex.

The housing fair is one of the most successful events in the county, and this year will offer its first Housing Lottery.

Pre-qualified candidates can enter into a lottery drawing to purchase a home in Prince George’s County for a substantially reduced price.

In addition, The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development will provide a 5% down payment and closing costs for the home.

To apply, visit www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/dhcd/houselottery. The application deadline is May 18, 2012 and you must be present at the Housing Fair to win.