CECIL COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A 13-year-old girl died after being struck by a car in Elkton on Thursday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
On October 29, just before 7:00 a.m., officials responded to reports of a pedestrian who had been hit by a car at Route 272 and Rogers Road
Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of a 2011 Mini Cooper was traveling northbound on Maryland Route 272 towards a traffic light when the 13-year-old girl entered the roadway and was struck.
Officials noted that the vehicle did not remain at the scene.
The girl, who officials stated was from North East, was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Police believe she was walking to school when the incident occurred.
Approximately 30 minutes after the crash, police found a 2011 Mini Cooper in a nearby business complex and detained the driver.
Police said charges are pending based on the outcome of the investigation and consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Cecil County.
The investigation closed Maryland Route 272 (North East Rd) between US 40 (Pulaski Hwy) and Lums Road in North East for approximately three hours.
Officials are actively investigating and urge anyone with information to contact 410-996-7800.
This post was originally published on Fox 45 by Sinclair Media Group.
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