Aberdeen man killed after being struck by car on Beards Hill Road

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A 63-year-old Aberdeen man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a car while crossing Beards Hill Road, according to the Aberdeen Police Department.

Police said the fatal pedestrian crash happened Saturday, March 14, at about 8:05 p.m. in the 900 block of Beards Hill Road.

Officers who responded to the vehicle-pedestrian accident determined a gray Genesis G70 was traveling along Beards Hill Road when it struck Rudolph Risby Jr., 63, of Aberdeen, who was crossing the roadway in a non-signalized location.

Aberdeen EMS responded and provided medical assistance, but Risby died from his injuries, police said.

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The Aberdeen Police Traffic Safety Unit, assisted by the Maryland State Police Crash Reconstruction Team, responded to the scene and conducted a detailed investigation.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact the Aberdeen Police Department at 410-272-2121.