Police ID Suspect Tied To Fatal Hit And Run That Killed Severna Park Man

Updated, Tuesday 5:04 p.m.

SEVERNA PARK, MD — A 56-year-old Severna Park man was identified as a suspect in the deadly hit and run crash that killed a man over the weekend.

Anne Arundel County Police took Michael Garner Hilliard into custody Monday but did not identify him until Tuesday.

Court records show that Hilliard was facing charges of reckless driving and failure to return to a scene, among other offenses.

He remains held without bail, and a trial is scheduled for Nov. 25.

What Happened?

The deadly crash occurred late Saturday as 54-year-old Steven Joseph Reynolds was in a crosswalk on northbound Ritchie Highway at Magothy Bridge Road in Severna Park.

Reynolds suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at a trauma center.

Police had responded to the scene shortly before 10:30 p.m., with investigators finding that an SUV driver continued northbound on Ritchie Highway after striking Reynolds. The driver later turned into the Magothy Shopping Center before driving back onto Ritchie Highway.

Authorities earlier identified the SUV as a possible black Land Rover model L 462 that may have sustained damage to the right headlight and front fender. It should also be missing a front wheel well trim and the passenger mirror.

Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Traffic Safety Section at (410) 222-8573 or email at p92201@aacounty.org.

Anonymous callers are encouraged to contact investigators through the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at (410) 222-4700.