Police Investigate Fatal Hit And Run Pedestrian Crash In Cecil County

(North East, MD) – Maryland State Police continue the investigation into a fatal hit and run pedestrian crash that claimed the life of a teenager in Cecil County this morning.

The deceased is identified as a 13-year-old from North East.  She was transported from the scene to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Police believe the teenager was walking to school at the time of the incident. 

Information gleaned from the on-scene investigation indicates the vehicle involved to be a Mini Cooper. Approximately thirty minutes after the incident occurred, police located a 2011 Mini Cooper in a nearby business complex along with the driver.  He was detained by police.  Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Cecil County.

Shortly before 7:00 a.m. this morning, troopers from the North East Barrack responded to Route 272 at Rogers Road in Elkton for a reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The vehicle had left the scene.

The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a 2011 Mini Cooper was traveling northbound on Maryland Route 272 towards a traffic light at Rogers Road. Police believe the pedestrian entered the roadway and was subsequently struck. 

Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration responded to assist with the road closure and detours. Maryland Route 272 (North East Rd) was closed between US 40 (Pulaski Hwy) and Lums Road in North East for approximately three hours for the investigation.

The Maryland State Police Crash Team is actively investigating the incident. Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information relevant to this case, to contact the North East Barrack at 410-996-7800. Callers may remain confidential. The investigation continues.

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