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Maryland State Police searching for suspect vehicle in fatal Anne Arundel County hit-and-run

UPDATE: Police now believe the victim was struck by two vehicles.

Original story below…

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GLEN BURNIE, MD—Maryland State Police are searching for the suspect vehicle and driver believed to be connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in Anne Arundel County.



At just before 2 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, troopers responded to the area of southbound I-97 at Maryland Route 648 for a report of a pedestrian who had been struck.

The victim, identified as Delroy Roderick Ben, 54, of Glen Burnie, was struck by what investigators believe was a 2010-18 black Audi A8 or S8. Ben was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Audi failed to remain at the scene. Investigators believe the vehicle will have damage to the right, front corner and is missing the passenger side mirror.

The road was closed until about 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday following the crash. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barrack at 410-761-5130.


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