Elkridge Man Killed Crossing Route 1: Police

An Elkridge man died Friday night trying to cross Washington Boulevard/US 1 in the area of Loudon Avenue, according to the Howard County Police Department.

Vernon Edward Anderson, 47, of Elkridge, was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:21 p.m., police reported.

Police said a 2009 Toyota Corolla was headed north on Route 1 when it hit Anderson, according to the report. Officials identified the driver of the Corolla as a 54-year-old Reisterstown man.

Based on preliminary investigation, police said pedestrian error was a factor in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.

As of 10:50 p.m., Route 1 was closed between Rowanberry Drive and Loudon Avenue.