Baltimore Accident – A 26-year-old Baltimore County man has turned himself in after being involved in a shocking hit-and-run that left a woman injured. Jerome Allan Young Jr., the driver of an Amazon work van, faces charges of negligent and reckless driving in connection with the incident that occurred on the night of February 18 at the intersection of E. Pratt and S. Chester Street in Baltimore.
According to police, the hit-and-run took place around 9:30 p.m. Footage from a nearby motion sensor ring doorbell camera captured the distressing moment as the Amazon delivery van, driven by Young, struck a 29-year-old woman who was crossing the street. The video shows the traffic light turning green as the van moves forward, hitting the pedestrian who was in the crosswalk.
The footage reveals that the driver hesitated briefly after hitting the woman but then continued driving, running over her again with the van’s back wheels. The woman’s screams of pain can be heard as she lay injured on the road. In a disturbing turn, Young is seen getting out of the van to assess the situation, only to get back in and drive away, leaving the woman behind.
Neighbors later offered additional context, with one witness stating that the woman appeared to have tripped and fallen in the crosswalk before being struck by the van. The video starts after she had fallen and was trying to collect her belongings as the traffic light turned green.
The incident has drawn widespread attention after the release of the video, which shocked many due to its heart-wrenching nature. The Amazon delivery driver’s actions — both the initial hit and his decision to drive off after briefly checking on the injured woman — have caused outrage among community members.
The woman, who was rushed to the hospital following the accident, thankfully suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Good Samaritans who witnessed the incident rushed to her aid as she lay motionless on the street, helping to stabilize her until emergency services arrived.
In response to the incident, an Amazon spokesperson issued a statement confirming that Young has been suspended from delivering on behalf of the company. The spokesperson also noted that Amazon is cooperating fully with law enforcement and the third-party delivery service that employed Young to assist in the ongoing investigation.
The company expressed its concern for the woman who was injured and assured the public that they are taking the matter seriously. While the legal process unfolds, questions remain about the safety protocols in place for delivery drivers and how such incidents can be prevented in the future.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about driver responsibility and safety, particularly for those working in high-pressure delivery jobs. The public’s attention is also focused on ensuring that justice is served for the injured woman, who will now need time to recover from the physical and emotional trauma caused by the hit-and-run.
As the investigation continues, the Baltimore community remains on edge, hoping for a resolution that will hold the responsible parties accountable while highlighting the importance of safety on the roads.
For now, Jerome Allan Young Jr. will face the consequences of his actions in court, and the victim, though recovering, will likely need continued support as she heals from this terrifying ordeal.
