By Crash News Writer 
Anne Arundel County, MD (October 2, 2024) – Authorities in Maryland are looking into a tragic pedestrian fatality that happened Sunday evening in Anne Arundel County. A 32-year-old female pedestrian was fatally struck by a Maryland State Police trooper on Solomons Island Road close to Route 50. Paramedics arrived quickly but were unable to save her, and her name is being withheld until her family is notified.
The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on September 29, 2024. Early reports suggest the woman unexpectedly walked into the road and was hit by an unmarked Maryland State Police vehicle, a 2016 Ford Explorer. No crosswalk was present at the site of the collision.
The trooper, who was unharmed, provided immediate first aid and called for backup. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration assisted by closing roads in the area. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation, with findings set to be reviewed by the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office and undergo an internal administrative evaluation.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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