Joppa Man Killed in Crash with Box Truck: Sheriff

JOPPA, MD – A Joppa man died when he ran into the path of a box truck early Wednesday morning in what authorities have ruled an accident.

Scott Ores Jackson, 21, was running along the driveway to the Super 8 when a box truck pulled in and headed for the motel's parking lot, according to a report from the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

At approximately 12:30 a.m., as the truck passed Jackson in the driveway, investigators say the runner lost his footing and fell in the path of the truck's rear wheels. He experienced a fatal head injury, according to the report from sheriff's office.

The driver and passenger in the truck were unaware of the collision and continued on into the Super 8 parking lot, the sheriff's office reported.

Deputies called to investigate a man's body lying in the motel's parking lot determined Jackson's death was an accident, officials said, and the Harford County State's Attorney's Office will not be filing charges.

Officials said Jackson's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.

Anyone who may have seen the crash is asked to contact Detective Christopher Maddox at 443-409-3551.