Synopsis:
On December 20, 2012, at approximately 5:59 a.m., officers from the Western District responded to the intersection of Laurel Fort Meade Rd (MD Route198) and Russett Green in Laurel for a serious motor vehicle crash.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a 15 year old juvenile male pedestrian lying on the southeast side of the intersection. Evidence suggests that the male was struck by a single vehicle while crossing the roadway. The vehicle remained on the scene. Paramedics attempted life saving efforts at the scene and transported the male pedestrian to Laurel Regional Hospital, where he later died as a result of the injuries sustained in this crash.
Further Investigation revealed that the juvenile male was attempting to cross the roadway in the crosswalk; however, he crossed against the pedestrian signals advising pedestrians to stop and wait before crossing. The pedestrian was subsequently struck by a Chevrolet Camaro traveling east along Route 198 approaching the intersection. The pedestrian was narrowly missed by another vehicle prior to being struck by the Camaro.
The Traffic Safety Section was notified and assumed primary investigative responsibility for the crash. Preliminarily, there is no evidence to suggest that speed or impairment were factors in this crash on the part of the Camaro operator.
Anyone with further information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Traffic Safety Section at 410-222-8573.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE CROSSWALKS AND OBEY SIGNALS WHEN CROSSING ROADWAYS ON FOOT!
