Baltimore County Police Remind Drivers and Pedestrians of Nighttime Dangers

November 13, 2024

Pedestrian safety is a significant community concern. As such, the Baltimore County Police Department reminds drivers and pedestrians to be mindful of each other especially after sunset. Over a recent five-day span, the Baltimore County Police Crash Team has responded to the scene of four fatal pedestrian crashes. Three of those four crashes occurred during the evening or early morning hours.

The date, time and location of the crashes are listed below.

11/07/24 at 5:30 p.m. Pulaski Highway and Chesaco Avenue
11/08/24 at 4:30 a.m. Owings Mills Blvd and I-795
11/10/24 at 2:20 p.m. Reisterstown and Tollgate roads
11/11/24 at 11:20 p.m. Harford and Onyx roads

To reduce that risk and increase awareness, the Baltimore County Police Department offers the following safety tips to motorists and pedestrians.

Drivers

Obey the posted speed limit and slow down at intersections
Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks
Avoid blocking crosswalks
Always remain alert behind the wheel
Avoid using handheld cell phone and texting while driving

Pedestrians

Cross at intersections where signals are present and crosswalks are marked
Watch for approaching vehicles
Wear bright colors and reflective material
Carry a flashlight
Be careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks during the evening hours especially along busy streets with higher speed limits
Use sidewalks where available