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Charges Pending After Woman Killed In Baltimore Hit-And-Run

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Police say charges are pending against a driver in a fatal hit-and-run in Baltimore last Saturday.

According to police, officers responded to the 5100 block of Park Heights Avenue for a serious accident at around 8:30 a.m. When they arrived they found a woman suffering from massive trauma to her body. She was taken to an area hospital where she later died.

Baltimore Police Search For Suspect After Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run On Park Heights Avenue

Investigators learned she was in the crosswalk trying to cross the street when a silver or gray four-door sedan was driving at a "high rate of speed" and hit the woman. The car kept driving and did not stop, police learned.

Police said shortly after they released information, they received a tip about the location of a suspect vehicle and a suspect.

Police say charges are now pending against that driver and that they've seized the car involved.

The investigation into the crash continues.

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