Reisterstown Man Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash: Police

REISTERSTOWN, MD — A Reisterstown man was killed in a hit-and-run crash, and authorities are asking for information from potential witnesses. Investigators said he may have been hit by two vehicles, neither of which remained at the scene.

Williard Eugene Scram, 67, of the 900 block of Shirley Manor Road, was taken to Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased, police said.

At 3:41 p.m., officials said they were alerted to a man yelling in the street at Hammershire and Reisterstown roads. Within minutes police reported another call came in about a person lying in the road at the same location.

Officials said Scram had been next to the curb in the southbound lane of Hammershire Road when he was hit by a passenger car that continued driving south on Hammershire then west onto Reisterstown Road. Investigators are working to determine whether another vehicle hit him also, explaining why he was in the road in the first place.

Anyone who witnessed the events or has information is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020.

People may also send tips to Metro Crime Stoppers, which is a non-government organization. Tips sent to Metro Crime Stoppers leading to an arrest and/or indictment of a suspect may qualify for a reward.

To get in touch with Metro Crime Stoppers, send a text to "CRIMES" (274637) with "MCS" plus the tip; call 1-866-7LOCKUP; submit a tip online; or share a tip using the P3 app. Tipsters may remain anonymous.