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Hit-Run Driver Caught Weeks After Fatal Crash Involving Maryland Skateboarder: Police Hit-Run Driver Caught Weeks After Fatal Crash Involving Maryland Skateboarder: Police
Hit-Run Driver Caught Weeks After Fatal Crash Involving Maryland Skateboarder: Police A hit-and-run driver who killed a 26-year-old skateboarder earlier this month has been taken into custody following a weeks-long search in Montgomery County, police say. Gilver Yuviny Zelaya Diaz, 42, has been arrested and faces charges following an investigation into a crash in early April that took the life of 26-year-old Jacques Price on Veirs Mill Road. Both men are from Silver Spring. According to investigators from the Montgomery County Department of Police, on Monday April 8, Zelaya Diaz allegedly struck Price as he was skateboarding shortly after midnight, then sped away in a …
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Prince George's County (UPDATED) Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Prince George's County (UPDATED)
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Prince George's County (Updated) The Prince George's County Police Department has identified the 55-year-old man killed by a hit-and-run driver who remains at large days later. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, officers were called to the 9000 block of Contee Road in Laurel, where they found Barry Mitchell suffering from traumatic injuries in the roadway. The pedestrian was struck in the 9000 block of Contee Road in Laurel. Google Maps street view The Laurel native was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Investigators say that the driver of an unidentified vehicle wa…
Police Helicopter Tracks Driver, 44, Leading Slow-Speed Pursuit Through Baltimore: Cops Police Helicopter Tracks Driver, 44, Leading Slow-Speed Pursuit Through Baltimore: Cops
Gina Flannelly Baltimore Pursuit Arrest A 44-year-old woman is facing charges after police say she was involved in a hit-and-run crash and then fled the scene then led a slow-speed pursuit in Baltimore County. Gina Flannelly was involved in the crash in Dundalk around 4:10 p.m. Thursday, April 11, county police said. Officers followed her vehicle until it reached Baltimore City at which point they coordinated with BPD to arrest Flannelly, police said. Flanelly was arrested by the Baltimore Police Department with help from Sky Chopper 11. Flannelly was charged with unlawful theft of a motor vehicle, failure to obey a lawful o…
Father Killed By Hit-Run Driver Was 'Rock For His Family' In Maryland, Friends Say Father Killed By Hit-Run Driver Was 'Rock For His Family' In Maryland, Friends Say
Father Killed By Hit-Run Driver Was 'Rock For His Family' In Maryland, Friends Say Friends and family of a Maryland man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver are reeling as they attempt to move forward following his unexpected death. Silver Spring Ronaldo Franzese was struck by two vehicles late last week - one of which fled the area - and died from his injuries, sending shockwaves that reverberated across the community. The 52-year-old Silver Spring resident was walking shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Friday, April 5,  near the intersection of Randolph Road and Kimblewick Drive, when the driver of a white 2023 Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound on R…
Skateboarder Killed In Montgomery County Hit-And-Run: Police Skateboarder Killed In Montgomery County Hit-And-Run: Police
Skateboarder Killed In Montgomery County Hit-And-Run: Police Police are on the lookout for a white Acura that was involved in a hit-and-run that left a skateboarder dead in Montgomery County overnight Monday, April 8. The man was riding a skateboard in the westbound side of Veirs Mill Rd., just prior to Monterrey Dr., when he was hit by a white Acura TL heading westbound shortly after 12 a.m., Montgomery County Police said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver fled, according to police. The Acura is believed to be a 2009 model with damage to the front right corner, including a missing portion of the bumper cover and a missing/broken …
Police ID 52-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Police ID 52-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland
Police ID 52-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Police in Montgomery County are on the lookout for a white Acura that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left a 52-year-old pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles.  Silver Spring resident Ronaldo Franzese has been identified as the person who was killed on Friday night after being involved in two crashes, including one that saw the driver speed away, according to police. Shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Friday, April 5, first responders were called to the intersection of Randolph Road and Kimblewick Drive, where there was a reported hit-and-run involving two vehicles and …
Unlicensed Catonsville Driver Wanted For Ramming Officer At Massive VA Illegal Car Meet: Cops Unlicensed Catonsville Driver Wanted For Ramming Officer At Massive VA Illegal Car Meet: Cops
Unlicensed Catonsville Driver Wanted For Ramming Officer At Massive VA Illegal Car Meet: Cops Police have announced additional arrests at a massive illegal car meetup where drivers antagonized officers in Fairfax County last weekend. Around 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, an officer saw several vehicles pull into a commercial parking lot in the 6600 block of Electronic Drive in Springfield where a large group of individuals were driving recklessly and in circles, police said. Another group of people surrounded the officer’s cruiser, and at least one attempted to remove the license plate from the vehicle as the others acted disorderly, police said.  The group prevented the off…
Driver Sought In Baltimore County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Driver Sought In Baltimore County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
Driver Sought In Baltimore County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Police are seeking the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash with injuries in Baltimore County last month. The crash occurred on Windsor Mill Road near Pine Avenue around 11:45 p.m. on Friday, March 22, the BCPD said. The vehicle, believed to be a beige 2006-2010 Hyundai Sonata, fled westbound on Windsor Mill Road toward Rolling Road after the crash, police said. It likely has damage to the passenger side mirror assembly. #BCoPD Crash Team Detectives request the public's help in locating the driver who was involved in a hit-and-run injury crash that occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m…
Pedestrian Dies Months After Prince George’s County Hit-And-Run: Police Pedestrian Dies Months After Prince George’s County Hit-And-Run: Police
Pedestrian Dies Months After Prince George’s County Hit-And-Run: Police A pedestrian involved in a hit-and-run crash more than two months ago has died from his injuries, police said. Tyrone Tyson, 82, was hospitalized after being struck by a driver while crossing the road near Annapolis Road and 68th Avenue in Landover Hills on Thursday, Jan. 25, PGPD said. Tyson, of Hyattsville, died from his injuries on Saturday, March 30. The driver did not remain on the scene but has since been identified, according to police. The investigation is being led by the Prince George’s County Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the…
Driver Sought In Deadly Prince George’s County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Driver Sought In Deadly Prince George’s County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
Driver Sought In Deadly Prince George’s County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police Police are seeking clues on the driver and vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash over the weekend. On Sunday, March 17, officers responded to investigate a report of a struck pedestrian near the 13000 block of Laurel Bowie Road in Laurel around 9:20 p.m. Duane Lyons, 38, of Laurel, was found lying in the roadway and pronounced dead. A follow-up investigation found that the driver struck Lyons in the northbound lanes of Laurel Bowie Road and did not stay at the scene. Police believe the vehicle to be a dark gray Jaguar with heavy front-end damage. Anyone with informatio…
Cecil County Man Arrested For Hit-Run On Hatem Bridge In Maryland: MDTA Police Cecil County Man Arrested For Hit-Run On Hatem Bridge In Maryland: MDTA Police
Cecil County Man Arrested For Hit-Run On Hatem Bridge In Maryland: Mdta Police It didn't take long for police to track down a hit-and-run driver from Cecil County who was wanted after striking a bicyclist who was riding on the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge in Harford County late on Sunday afternoon. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers have arrested 53-year-old Elkton man David Adams after allegedly hitting a cyclist in the westbound lanes of the Havre de Grace bridge. The strike was reported shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4.  According to officials, officers found the bicyclist - whose name has not been released, pending the in…
Bicyclist Struck By Hit-Run Driver While Riding On Hatem Bridge In Maryland, MDTA Police Say Bicyclist Struck By Hit-Run Driver While Riding On Hatem Bridge In Maryland, MDTA Police Say
Bicyclist Struck By Hit-Run Driver While Riding On Hatem Bridge In Maryland, Mdta Police Say An investigation has been launched after a bicyclist was struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding on the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge in Harford County late on Sunday afternoon. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers are probing the crash after a cyclist was hit by a driver who sped away in the westbound lanes of the Havre de Grace bridge over the weekend. The strike was reported shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4.  According to officials, officers found the bicyclist - whose name has not been released, pending the investigation - in the roadway, and he wa…
Driver In Fatal Baltimore Hit-Run Tracked Down Nearly A Year After Crash, Police Say Driver In Fatal Baltimore Hit-Run Tracked Down Nearly A Year After Crash, Police Say
Driver In Fatal Baltimore Hit-Run Tracked Down Nearly A Year After Crash, Police Say Nearly a year after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Baltimore, police say that they've arrested the suspected driver. Derek Glenn, 49, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal crash that took the life of 42-year-old Heidi Marie Rose in March 2023, according to authorities on Monday morning. According to a spokesperson from the Baltimore Police Department, investigators learned that Glenn fatally struck Rose on March 18, 2023, as she crossed the street in the 1600 bock of West North Avenue.  It is alleged that Glenn then fled the area and never notified the agency. The Ba…
Bicyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore Intersection, Police Say Bicyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore Intersection, Police Say
Bicyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore Intersection, Police Say An early morning bike ride led to the death of a 47-year-old man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Baltimore on Sunday morning. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 4 to the intersection of West Franklin Street and Payson Street, where a bicyclist was hit by a motorist who did not stay at the scene. The man was left suffering from life-threatening injuries, and he was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by paramedics after they attempted to resuscitate him.  No information about the victim has been release…
Teen Hit-Run Driver Tracked Down After Striking 4-Year-Old Girl In Maryland: Police Teen Hit-Run Driver Tracked Down After Striking 4-Year-Old Girl In Maryland: Police
Teen Hit-Run Driver Tracked Down After Striking 4-Year-Old Girl In Maryland: Police A teen driver was caught after leaving a 4-year-old girl with critical injuries during a hit-and-run in Maryland, police said. The crash occurred on the 300 block of Arden Road West around 3:50 p.m. on Monday afternoon, Jan. 29, Anne Arundel County Police said. Investigators believe the child, of Brooklyn, Maryland, ran into the roadway and was struck by a 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan driven by a 17-year-old male heading eastbound on Arden Road W. The Tiguan sped off and was found with help from information provided from witnesses. Meanwhile, the child was taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital by Bal…
Police ID Man Killed By Hit-Run Jeep Driver In Parkville Police ID Man Killed By Hit-Run Jeep Driver In Parkville
Police ID Man Killed By Hit-Run Jeep Driver In Parkville An investigation has been launched in Baltimore County after a 33-year-old man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. James McCoy was found by first responders shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, after he was killed by a driver in a Jeep Liberty who sped away from the intersection of Loch Raven Boulevard and Sayward Avenue, according to officials on Friday. According to a spokesperson from the Baltimore County Police Department, arriving officers located McCoy in the roadway, but the Jeep had fled the area. Now they are trying to locate the suspect and vehicle, which likely …
Police ID 77-Year-Old Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Howard County Crosswalk Police ID 77-Year-Old Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Howard County Crosswalk
Police ID 77-Year-Old Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Howard County Crosswalk A 77-year-old woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver over the weekend in Howard County. Police have identified Soon Ja Chung as the pedestrian who was struck and killed late in the afternoon on Saturday, Jan. 20 in Ellicott City. The Ellicott City resident was walking shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday when she was struck by a vehicle believed to be a silver Nissan Altima that was traveling east on Baltimore National Pike near Ridge Road. At the time of the crash, Chung was in a crosswalk, investigators noted. Chung was rushed by paramedics to the University of Maryland Shock …
Police ID 68-Year-Old Woman Killed In Baltimore Hit-Run Crash Police ID 68-Year-Old Woman Killed In Baltimore Hit-Run Crash
Wilma Barnes, 68, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore A death investigation has been launched in Baltimore after a woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Sunday morning. Wilma Barnes, 68, has been identified by the Baltimore Police Department as the person who died at the hospital after being hit by a driver who sped away, according to investigators. Police say that shortly after 4 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, officers were called to the 3500 block of Reistertown Road in Baltimore to investigate reports of a pedestrian who was down in the roadway. According to officials, the woman was treated at the scene and rush to an area hospi…
DUI Driver Surrenders At Police HQ Nearly Year After Fatal Hit-Run In Maryland, Officials Say DUI Driver Surrenders At Police HQ Nearly Year After Fatal Hit-Run In Maryland, Officials Say
DUI Driver Surrenders At Police HQ Nearly Year After Fatal Hit-Run In Maryland, Officials Say Nearly a year after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Anne Arundel County, the driver has turned himself in, police say. Annapolis resident John Kaii-Ziegler, 64, surrendered to police months after he was identified as a suspect in connection to the death of 73-year-old Zarko Paruza in January 2023. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2023 to the unit block of Hilltop Lane, where Paruza had been riding his bike when he was struck and killed by a driver who sped away from the area after hitting him. Witnesses helped investigators from the Anne Arundel County Police Department by identifying a susp…
Driver On The Run Penned Tribute To 'Best Friend' Days After MD Crash That Killed Him Driver On The Run Penned Tribute To 'Best Friend' Days After MD Crash That Killed Him
Driver On The Run Penned Tribute To 'Best Friend' Days After MD Crash That Killed Him A 28-year-old Maryland man has been charged in the hit-and-run crash that killed his 24-year-old friend in August 2023, authorities announced. And as it turns out, Gary Allan Godlove, of Hancock, apparently penned a heartfelt post to Kelby Lester of Berkley Springs, WV, and Mercersburg, PA, while on the run from police. Gary Gddlove penned a tribute to Kelby Lester, who died in his passenger's seat as he fled from the crash scene, authorities said. Gary Gddlove Facebook photo "When all them fake [f—ks] gave up on you because you took a wrong path for awhile you kno [sic] who was there f…
Driver Struck By Stolen Vehicle During High-Speed Pursuit Killed In Baltimore, Police Say Driver Struck By Stolen Vehicle During High-Speed Pursuit Killed In Baltimore, Police Say
Driver Struck By Stolen Vehicle During High-Speed Pursuit Killed In Baltimore, Police Say A driver fleeing from Baltimore Police left a crash victim with fatal injuries on Monday evening, authorities said. A Baltimore police aerial unit reportedly observed a car with stolen tags heading through the Western District around 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, leading to a deadly series of events. Officers nearby attempted to stop the car, police said, which then sped off down the 2700 block of West Franklin Street before striking another vehicle.  Both vehicles came to a stop, and three men were seen running from the suspect vehicle, two of whom were arrested, according to investigators. …
Woman Struck By Two Vehicles Killed In Maryland Hit-Run Crash: Police Woman Struck By Two Vehicles Killed In Maryland Hit-Run Crash: Police
Woman Struck By Two Vehicles Killed In Maryland Hit-Run Crash: Police Police are on the lookout for a dark-colored sedan that fled the area after a woman was struck by two cars and killed in Howard County. Shortly before 6 a.m. on Friday morning, a 1992 Ford Explorer was heading northbound on Route 1 near Doctor Patel Drive when it struck a woman crossing the road, officials said. After the initial strike, a second passenger vehicle struck her, and she was later pronounced dead at the site of the crash by first responders. Police say that the Explorer stopped to assist, and while driver of the second vehicle - described only as a Black man - stopped temporar…
State Police ID Maryland Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Damaged Chrysler 300 State Police ID Maryland Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Damaged Chrysler 300
State Police ID Maryland Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Damaged Chrysler 300 Maryland State Police investigators are on the lookout for a Chrysler 300 with damage to the front of the passenger's side with a missing mirror that was involved in a fatal Cecil County hit-and-run. Conowingo resident Christopher Tavis Mayse, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene of a fatal crash in North East early on Friday morning where the driver fled from the scene, according to authorities. Troopers were called at around 7:50 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 to a stretch of Route 40 near Principio Parkway West in North East, where they found Mayse lying in the road after being struck by a hit-…
Driver Lodged In Windshield Dumped Miles From Maryland Crash Scene: Police Driver Lodged In Windshield Dumped Miles From Maryland Crash Scene: Police
Driver Lodged In Windshield Dumped Miles From Maryland Crash Scene: Police The search is on for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a beloved 28-year-old man in Prince George's County and dragged his body for miles.  New Carrollton's Franklin Membreno Mendez has been identified as the person struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Lanham on Saturday morning after he was involved in a separate crash and got out of his car to survey the damage, police say. Franklin Membreno Mendez GoFundMe Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 7500 block of Ardwick Ardmore Road shortly after 4 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, where the…
Body Lying On Pulaski Highway Exit Ramp Was Victim Of Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Baltimore PD Body Lying On Pulaski Highway Exit Ramp Was Victim Of Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Baltimore PD
Body Lying On Pulaski Highway Exit Ramp Was Victim Of Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Baltimore PD Police have identified the victim of a fatal Pulaki Highway hit-and-run crash as a 59-year-old woman. Pauline Allen was found lying on the exit ramp from Pulaski Highway onto Erdman Avenue around 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, police in Baltimore said. Her injuries were consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crash Team investigators at 410-396-2606 or 911. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Young Couple Killed When Moped Clipped By Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: State Police Young Couple Killed When Moped Clipped By Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: State Police
Young Couple Killed When Moped Clipped By Pick-Up Truck In Maryland: State Police A hit-and-run driver was tracked down after killing two riding on a moped in Washington County on Thursday night, state police say. Shortly before 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, troopers in Hagerstown were called to investigate a crash reported in the westbound lanes of Route 40 at McDade Road, where a pick-up truck driver crashed into a moped being driven by a young married couple. According to investigators, Evan Alexander Cain, 18, was riding the moped with Dystanei Nickole Cain, 20, when they were struck by a Ford F-250 being driven by Hagerstown resident Donald Guessford III, 43, who hit them …
Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver Remembered As Person 'Worthy Of Our Praises' In Baltimore County Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver Remembered As Person 'Worthy Of Our Praises' In Baltimore County
Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver Remembered As Person 'Worthy Of Our Praises' In Baltimore County Family and friends are mourning a beloved 75-year-old Baltimore County man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.  Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the intersection of Painters Mill Road and Owings Choice Court in Owings Mills, where they found Reginald Haysbert in the roadway on Wednesday night, police say.  He was rushed to an area hospital and later died from his injuries. According to police, Haysbert was struck by a dark-colored or black 2013-2015 Honda Accord that was driving south on Painters Mill Road when it struck him shortly after …
Teen Busted For Hit-Run Crash With Stolen Vehicle In Maryland: Police Teen Busted For Hit-Run Crash With Stolen Vehicle In Maryland: Police
Teen Busted For Hit-Run Crash With Stolen Vehicle In Maryland: Police A joyriding teen crashed a stolen car before fleeing on foot from police in Anne Arundel County. Police say that at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, officers were called to a reported hit-and-run crash in the area of Ingalls Road and Saunders Way in Glen Burnie. The suspect - later identified as a 15-year-old Severn resident - was spotted fleeing the area on foot and he was tracked down and apprehended in the area of Auquahart Road and the Baltimore Annapolis Trail. While investigating the teen, it was determined that the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run had been reported sto…
Bicyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore County Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy Bicyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore County Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy
Bicyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Baltimore County Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy Police in Baltimore County are seeking the public’s help as they try to track down a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a beloved bicyclist before speeding away. Aimee Whiteford, 46, was biking over the weekend when she attempted to cross Rossville Boulevard near Franklin Square Drive and she was struck by a driver who was traveling in the opposite direction along the roadway. Whiteford, a mom of two, was hit by the driver, who did not remain at the scene and remains at large. No information about a suspect or vehicle has been released by police investigators. The crash remains under…
Red Light-Running Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Elderly Woman In Baltimore Apprehended: Police Red Light-Running Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Elderly Woman In Baltimore Apprehended: Police
Red Light-Running Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Elderly Woman In Baltimore Apprehended: Police The hit-and-run driver who killed 88-year-old Barbara Logan last week in Baltimore has been apprehended, police say. North Carolina resident Tony Edmonds, 56, has been arrested and taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility in the city after being identified as the driver of a white Ford F-150 flatbed truck that fled from the scene of a fatal crash.. The fatal hit-and-run remain under investigation in Baltimore.Baltimore Police Department Officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to the 3700 block of Liberty Heights Avenue on Monday, Aug. 14,, where there was a reporte…
'Sorry,' Said Unlicensed Baltimore Driver Who Hit VA Jogger Before Fleeing: Police 'Sorry,' Said Unlicensed Baltimore Driver Who Hit VA Jogger Before Fleeing: Police
'Sorry,' Said Unlicensed Baltimore Driver Who Hit VA Jogger Before Fleeing: Police "Sorry," is what one unlicensed Baltimore driver said to a Loudoun County jogger he hit with his side mirror before fleeing the scene, authorities said. Jaden Hughes, 21, of Baltimore was arrested and charged with Driving Without a License, Hit and Run, and Use of a Phone While Operating a Vehicle in the Thursday, Aug. 17 crash, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said in a release. The jogger told police she was running on the side of the 17700 block of Canby Road in Leesburg around 1:05 p.m., when she was struck by the side mirror of a van. The driver, later identified as Hughes, sto…