Dundalk, Maryland – A 78-year-old man died after a Dundalk crash Friday evening, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department, officers responded around 6:40 p.m. Friday to the intersection of Merritt Boulevard and Wise Avenue for a reported pedestrian crash.
When officers arrived, they located 78-year-old Mark Hoerner pinned beneath a vehicle. Hoerner was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased, police said.
Preliminary findings indicate the driver of a 2014 Toyota Prius was traveling northbound when the crash occurred. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision. Police said neither the driver nor two passengers inside the Prius were injured.
The Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team is leading the investigation. Officials emphasized that the case remains open and ongoing.
The intersection of Merritt Boulevard and Wise Avenue is a heavily traveled corridor in Dundalk, frequently used by commuters and local residents, particularly during evening hours.
Investigators have not announced whether any charges are pending. Police are continuing to review evidence and determine the sequence of events.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Baltimore County Police.
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