Carroll County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance locating vehicle in a fatal pedestrian hit and run in Taneytown

- Jackson Avery


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On Saturday, September 17, 2022, at approximately 9:39am, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, along with Officers from the Taneytown Police Department, and Emergency Medical / Fire / Rescue crews, were dispatched to the area of Trevanion Road and Otterdale Mill Road for the report of a pedestrian struck by an automobile. Despite all attempts at life-saving care, the victim succumbed to injuries sustained and was pronounced deceased on scene.

The involved suspect vehicle fled the scene of the collision Northbound towards Taneytown. The Suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2019-2021 Chevrolet Traverse that is dark burgundy metallic in color, known as “Edible Berries Metallic”. The suspect vehicle will have damage on its front driver’s side and near the fender. The suspect vehicle will also be missing its drivers side mirror, as well as the front drivers side wheel well arch trim which is black in color.


The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit responded and is continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed this suspect vehicle, please contact the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office at 410-386-5900 or E-Mail Cpl Prushinski at [email protected], or the Maryland State Police Westminster Barracks at 410-386-3000.

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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.