Hit & Run Accident

Incident: Hit and Run Accident
Date of Incident: 17 March 2010
Location: East Line Road, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Pending

Narrative: On 17 March 2010 at 2:07 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s stopped on East Line Road in the area of Melson Road near Delmar to check the welfare of an individual who was walking in the roadway. While the deputy was speaking with the individual, the deputy observed a vehicle approaching from the rear at a high rate of speed. The deputy believed an imminent collision was possible with his patrol vehicle so he pulled the gentleman he was speaking with in front of the patrol car onto the shoulder. Instead of colliding with the patrol vehicle, this vehicle veered off the right side of the road and went around the patrol vehicle on the shoulder and headed directly towards the deputy and the civilian. Before any further evasive action could be taken, this vehicle struck the civilian while on the shoulder. The deputy narrowly missed being struck himself. The vehicle did not stop, but instead continued east bound on Line Road.

The civilian struck was transported to PRMC via EMS. An extensive search of the area with the assistance of the Delmar Police and Delaware State Police did not turn up the involved vehicle.
The vehicle is described as a late model Silver Ford Mustang, with expected front end damage. The vehicle also displayed an unknown Delaware registration plate. Anyone with information as to the identity of the driver of this vehicle or the whereabouts of the vehicle itself, is asked to contact the Wicomico Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776
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Charges: Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Personal Injury