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Man Killed in Early-Morning Hit-and-Run in West Baltimore

Police seek tips to identify the driver in a case counted as the city's 23rd traffic death this year.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 3:30 a.m. to the 1000 block of North Fremont Avenue in Upton for reports of a pedestrian struck.
  • They found an unresponsive adult man with life-threatening injuries, and medics pronounced him dead at the scene.
  • Investigators have released no details about the striking vehicle or driver.
  • Anyone with information is urged to call the Baltimore Police Crash Team at 410-396-2606 or dial 911.
  • State data show five fatal pedestrian crashes in Baltimore City as of Sept. 10 and at least 65 pedestrian deaths on Maryland roads this year.