Woman killed crossing Telegraph Road in Severn after being struck by SUV
Severn, MD – A pedestrian was killed Tuesday evening after she was struck by a Ford Bronco while attempting to cross Telegraph Road in Severn, prompting a crash reconstruction investigation and a search to identify the victim.
At approximately 6:55 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Western District responded to the intersection of northbound Telegraph Road and Denson Drive following a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Initial findings revealed that a 2022 Ford Bronco was traveling in the number two northbound lane when a woman began crossing the roadway eastbound from the center median.
According to the driver, a 45-year-old man from Glen Burnie, the pedestrian appeared suddenly in the vehicle’s path and he was unable to stop in time. The SUV struck the woman before coming to a halt. The driver remained on scene and reported no injuries.
Emergency personnel from the Fire Department responded and pronounced the woman deceased at the scene. The Traffic Safety Crash Reconstruction Team was dispatched to conduct a full investigation, which remains ongoing.
The victim has not yet been identified. Police have released no further details on her age or description and are continuing efforts to determine her identity. Anyone with information related to the crash or who may know the victim is urged to contact the Traffic Safety Section at 410-222-8573.
No charges have been filed, and investigators have not indicated whether speed, lighting, or road conditions were contributing factors in the incident.
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Key Points
- A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday evening while crossing Telegraph Road in Severn.
- The victim was pronounced dead at the scene; her identity remains unknown.
- The driver, a 45-year-old Glen Burnie man, was not injured and remained on scene.