Man Dies in Essex Crash on Eastern Boulevard

Officers responded to a fatal crash in Essex involving a pedestrian in the 1000 block of Eastern Blvd. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2023 Kia was traveling westbound when it struck the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the street just west of Old Eastern Boulevard.

The pedestrian, identified as 35-year-old Edward Ryan, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Kia sustained minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

This case is currently under investigation by detectives with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team.