A memorial has been set up at the scene, and an online fundraiser for the family had drawn more than $17,000 by midday Friday.
NORTH EAST, MD - October 30, 2026
A 13-year-old, Mollie Broadbent, was struck and killed early Thursday at Route 272 and Rogers Road in North East, according to WMAR 2 News Baltimore. Police have located the vehicle and its driver, and charges are pending.
Key Facts
- Date: Early Thursday (reported Friday, October 30, 2026)
- Location: Route 272 at Rogers Road, North East, Cecil County, Maryland
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: Vehicle type not specified
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality; other injuries not specified
- Responding agencies: Police
- Reported by: WMAR 2 News Baltimore
Crash Overview
Mollie Broadbent, 13, was struck and killed early Thursday at Route 272 and Rogers Road. WMAR 2 News reported that she had stepped into the roadway on her way to North East Middle School when the vehicle hit her.
The driver left the scene a short time after the crash. According to the report, police later located the vehicle and its driver, and charges are pending. WMAR 2 News also reported that the driver did not stop to help the teen, a detail that has drawn strong criticism from people in the community.
Friends have set up a makeshift memorial and are supporting the family. A family friend, Amanda Swain, told the station that a meal train and a fundraiser have been organized for them. The online fundraiser had drawn more than $17,000 in donations by midday Friday. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
Mollie Broadbent, 13, died. The driver's name and age were not reported. Injury details beyond the fatality were not specified.
Investigation Status
Police located the vehicle and its driver after the driver left the scene, and charges are pending, according to WMAR 2 News. The reports do not specify a cause or any other allegations.