Baltimore County, MD – A 72-year-old man died after a pedestrian crash in Baltimore County Friday night.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department, officers responded around 8:05 p.m. Feb. 27 to the area of Harford Road and 5th Avenue in the 21234 ZIP code for a reported pedestrian collision.
When officers arrived, they located 72-year-old Peter Ruy at the scene. Police said he was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities have not released additional details about the vehicle involved or the events leading up to the crash.
Harford Road is a major corridor through the Parkville area, and the intersection at 5th Avenue is surrounded by residential neighborhoods and local businesses. The crash may have temporarily affected evening traffic in the area as emergency crews responded.
Officials have not announced whether charges are pending. The investigation remains ongoing.
The incident may be of particular concern to commuters and students who regularly travel along Harford Road during evening hours.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Baltimore County Police Department.
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