An 81-year-old woman, Joanne Philipovich, tragically died after being struck by a car in Bel Air, Harford County, on September 11. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. as she was crossing the street in front of her home. Both the driver, an adult male, and the pedestrian were local residents.
Emergency responders performed life-saving measures, and Philipovich was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma but later succumbed to her injuries. The area where the accident happened lacks crosswalks and overhead lighting, and investigators noted that pedestrian error likely played a role in the crash. The driver was not cited and remained at the scene.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office Crash Team is leading the investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit.
