A late-morning hit-and-run on West North Avenue left two pedestrians in the hospital while the driver who allegedly hit them walked away from the wrecked vehicle and vanished into the neighborhood.
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of West North Avenue in West Baltimore. Police said the driver, who was also hurt in the collision, abandoned the vehicle and took off on foot. Western District officers responded to the scene and began searching the surrounding area, and as of the latest update, the search remained active.
What police say
According to FOX45 News, Western District officers are handling the investigation. The two pedestrians were taken to local hospitals, but officials have not publicly released their conditions.
FOX45 News reports that the driver, despite being injured in the crash, fled on foot and had not been apprehended.
How to help investigators
Police have not released the names of the people involved and are asking anyone who saw what happened or has video from the area to come forward.
Per the Baltimore Police Department, witnesses can contact the CRASH Team at 410-396-2606 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Legal consequences
Maryland law requires drivers involved in crashes that cause bodily injury to stop at the scene, help anyone who is hurt, and exchange information with the other parties. Leaving the scene instead can turn a bad situation into a criminal case.
As outlined by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office and explained in legal summaries of Transportation Article §20‑102 by Maryland criminal law resources, failing to remain at the scene of a crash that causes injury can bring substantial penalties under state law.
Why North Avenue matters
North Avenue is a major east-west corridor through Baltimore and has been the focus of a series of safety and transit upgrades in recent years. That includes the North Avenue Rising project, which added dedicated bus lanes and pedestrian improvements along the route.
The Maryland Transit Administration has highlighted those investments as part of broader efforts to improve transit reliability and pedestrian safety on the corridor, according to the Maryland Transit Administration.
Update
Western District officers remain on the scene and have not released additional details about the victims’ conditions or the suspect’s identity. This story will be updated if officials provide more information.
