Carroll County Sheriff’s Office report arrest made in fatal hit and run in Taneytown

- Jackson Avery


307179474_5821161397895617_5758963621509611477_n-1UPDATE 9/18/22 – Arrest made in fatal hit and run

On Saturday evening (9/17/22), the suspect in the fatal hit and run that occurred Saturday morning near the intersection of Tevanion Road and Otterdale Mill Road, was located and taken into custody. The driver has been identified as Timothy Lewis Carter, a 34 year old male with a Westminster address. He is currently charged with manslaughter, and more charges are likely after the conclusion of the investigation and consultation with the State’s Attorney’s Office.

(All individuals are presumed innocent of the pending charges until proven guilty in a court of law)


Timothy Carter is currently being held at the Carroll County Detention Center.

This arrest was made with the assistance of tips from the public, as well as investigative resources from the Maryland State Police and the Taneytown Police Department. Thank you to everyone who assisted.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate, and requests anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any additional information to please contact the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office at 410-386-5900 or E-Mail Cpl Prushinski at [email protected].

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Jackson Avery

Jackson Avery

I’m a journalist focused on politics and everyday social issues, with a passion for clear, human-centered reporting. I began my career in local newsrooms across the Midwest, where I learned the value of listening before writing. I believe good journalism doesn’t just inform — it connects.