Police: Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Struck at Intersection

A pedestrian in Glen Burnie suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck while crossing the street Tuesday night, according to Anne Arundel County Police.

Police say the man, 35, of Baltimore, was struck when he attempted to cross Ritchie Highway at Furnace Branch Road.

Witnesses told police that a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta heading north on Ritchie Highway was traveling through a green light when it struck the man, throwing him across the intersection.

The driver of the car, a 33-year-old man from Woodlawn, did not stop at the scene, but he was located after a search of the area.

Police note the car had extensive damage and the victim’s belongings were still embedded in the grill.

The preliminary cause of the crash appears to be the pedestrian’s failure to yield right of way to a vehicle when not in a crosswalk, according to Anne Arundel Police. Neither alcohol nor speed appears to be a factor in the crash.

The Traffic Safety Section is handling the investigation and will be consulting with the State’s Attorney’s Office regarding any charges.