Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Killed In Eldersburg Crash: Police
A 17-year-old girl was behind the wheel in Monday night's fatal collision on Liberty Road, Maryland State Police report.
ELDERSBURG, MD - A man was struck and killed by a vehicle on MD 26 in Eldersburg Monday night, according to Maryland State Police.
The crash occurred at 8:43 p.m. on MD 26/Liberty Road east of Hemlock Road, according to authorities.
The 50-year-old man was crossing MD 26 in the area between Hemlock Road and Ridge Road when he was hit by a 2013 Nissan Sentra, police said.
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The driver was a 17-year-old girl, with another 17-year-old in the car as her passenger, officials reported.
Police said the pedestrian was taken to Northwestern Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. He is not being identified pending next-of-kin notification.
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The crash remains under investigation, and authorities are asking for help from witnesses. Call Trooper First Class Ricker or Trooper Rafter at 410-386-3000 with info.
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