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First Heat-Related Death Of Summer Reported In Maryland First Heat-Related Death Of Summer Reported In Maryland
First Heat-Related Death Of Summer Reported In Maryland A 52-year-old Cecil County man has become the first heat-related death this year in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Health issued an alert on Thursday, July 13 advising of the man's death, though few details were released. Each year, health officials monitor temperature conditions and incidents of heat-related illness and death between May and September, officials said. "Marylanders should never leave children or pets in a car for any time during hot weather, even with the windows cracked, and are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors or relatives to ensure they have a cool place t…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman With Walker Killed Trying To Cross Baltimore Street Woman With Walker Killed Trying To Cross Baltimore Street
Woman With Walker Killed Trying To Cross Baltimore Street A senior woman was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident while attempting to cross a Baltimore street with her walker, authorities say. Witnesses said that the 65-year-old woman was struck on the 2000 block of North Broadway shortly before 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, according to Baltimore Police. Authorities arrived to find the woman unresponsive and rushed her to John's Hopkins Hospital where she was pronounced dead, they said. Anyone that has information about this incident is urged to contact investigators at (410)396-2606. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Met…

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by Annie DeVoe