Maryland Accident Attorney Blog

Under relevant Maryland law, pedestrians generally have the right of way when in a crosswalk, and motorists generally have the right of way outside of a crosswalk. Maryland Transportation Article 21-502 requires a motorist to come to a stop when a pedestrian is crossing the roadway in a croswwalk. Additionally, motorists are required at intersections to look carefully ahead and keep and eye for pedestrians. Outside a crosswalk, motorists generally have the right of way over pedestrians, but still have a duty to avoid striking a pedestrian.
Every year, thousands of Marylanders are injured in pedestrian accidents. An experienced Maryland attorney, understands the law governing pedestrians on the road and can fight on their behalf to recover for injuries sustained in an accident.

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that a pedestrian was struck and killed while attempting to cross N. Howard Street in a crosswalk last evening. Two pedestrians were walking east to west in a crosswalk when an unknown vehicle struck and killed the victim. This vehicle then fled the scene. Baltimore City Police are currently investigating this matter and are witholding the victim's name and information pending notification of the family. Anyone who has any information regarding this tragic accident should contact the Baltimore City Police Department.