Crime & Safety

Police Seek Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run

The suspect is believed to have been driving a 2004 to 2008 Ford Econoline when he/she struck Jason Cheslik on Sunday.

Baltimore County police are asking for assistance in locating the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred Sunday at the intersection of Hazelwood and Emelia avenues.

At approximately 2 a.m., Jason Cheslik, 29, walked out between two parked cars on Hazelwood Avenue and was struck by a passing vehicle. The driver of that vehicle failed to stop after the accident and continued east on Hazelwood Avenue.

Cheslik was transported to Franklin Square Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. At this time, police have no information about the driver of the suspect vehicle.

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However, the suspect's vehicle is described as a 2004 to 2008 Ford Econoline. The color of the vehicle is unknown. The Econoline may have damage to the front end and the left headlight areas.

Anyone with information about the driver’s identification or location of the vehicle is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to "CRIMES" (274637), then enter the message starting with "MCS," or e-mail a tip to www.metrocrimestoppers.org.

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Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.


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