Summary of the Incident
Overview:
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a police vehicle in Jessup, Maryland, early Sunday morning.
Details:
- Time & Location: The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. at a Royal Farms in the 7100 block of Montevideo Road, near the border of Howard and Anne Arundel counties.
- Event: A 2018 Infiniti Q60 backed into a parked police car and fled the scene. The officer pursued the Infiniti, which later crashed into a retaining wall about a mile away.
- Casualties: One man died at the scene, while two others were hospitalized in stable condition. The officer was unharmed.
Community Reaction:
Residents expressed concern over dangerous driving in the area, with comments highlighting the reckless behavior of drivers. Jasmine Ortiz noted the lack of safe driving and signaling, while Ed Fisher referred to the incident as a tragedy reflective of driving habits in the community.
Investigation:
- The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is leading the case.
- The involved officer wore a body camera, and footage will be made public per state protocols.
- Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the IID via phone or email.
Road Status: Montevideo Road was temporarily closed at the county line but has since reopened.
For further information, contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or email IID@oag.maryland.gov.
