Maryland State Police say a man driving a Mini Cooper was located about 30 minutes after the crash and is now in police custody.
ELKTON, MD - October 29, 2026
Maryland State Police reported that a 13-year-old girl from North East died after being struck on Route 272 at Rogers Road shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday. The crash has been reported as a hit-and-run involving a Mini Cooper.
Key Facts
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026, just before 7 a.m.
- Location: Route 272 at Rogers Road, Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland
- Type of crash: Pedestrian crash, reported as a hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: Mini Cooper
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (a 13-year-old pedestrian)
- Responding agencies: Maryland State Police
- Reported by: WMAR 2 News Baltimore
Crash Overview
The incident, as described by Maryland State Police, took place just before 7 a.m. at Route 272 and Rogers Road in Elkton. Troopers believe the teen moved into the roadway before she was struck by a Mini Cooper traveling north on Route 272.
The girl was taken to a hospital, where she died. Roughly half an hour later, officers tracked down the vehicle they think was involved at a commercial site. A man driving the car is in police custody, and police are still weighing charges against him.
People Involved
The pedestrian was a 13-year-old girl from North East, and she died at a hospital. The driver of the Mini Cooper is a male, and his age was not reported. No injuries other than the fatality were specified in the reporting.
Investigation Status
The Maryland State Police are investigating. Troopers suspect the teen entered the roadway before the collision, according to police. The man remains in custody while police work out whether charges will be filed. No other causes or allegations have been reported.