A routine Thursday morning in East Baltimore turned tragic when a 28-year-old man was struck by a box truck on the unit block of North Collington Avenue and later died at a nearby hospital, according to police. Officers were called to the scene around 8:57 a.m., and Accident Investigation detectives responded while the box truck remained on the roadway as investigators documented the scene.
When officers arrived, they found the 28-year-old unresponsive in the street, Fox Baltimore reported. Detectives are handling the case and have asked anyone with information to contact investigators at 410-396-2606. Those who want to stay anonymous are being directed to the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line.
Detectives Seek Witnesses
Investigators are especially interested in hearing from anyone who saw the crash or who might have video from the area around the time of the collision. Tipsters can call Accident Investigation at 410-396-2606. For those who prefer anonymity, there is the option to call 1-866-7LOCKUP or submit a tip online through Metro Crime Stoppers, which also outlines its rewards program for qualifying tips.
Investigation Underway
Accident Investigation detectives typically work scenes like this by collecting physical evidence, documenting vehicle details and taking witness statements to reconstruct what happened, according to Baltimore Police media advisories. The Baltimore Police Department also points residents to Metro Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips and provides media contacts for follow-up questions.
Fox Baltimore reported that authorities had not immediately released the victim's name and had not announced any charges in connection with the crash. Detectives continue to investigate, and this story will be updated if police release additional details.
