Girl Killed, Pregnant Woman Hurt in Hit-and-Run Crash

A 12-year-old girl was killed and a pregnant woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Catonsville, Maryland. 

Baltimore County Police said the victims were struck while they crossed North Rolling Road at Johnnycake Road at about 9:20 p.m. Friday.

The car was traveling south. Police said the driver made no attempt to stop.

The girl, identified by police as Maria Popal, was taken to Sinai Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The woman, 32, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, the Baltimore Sun reported. She was in stable condition Saturday, although the condition of her pregnancy was unclear, police said in a release

The vehicle was described as an older model Honda Accord, possibly 1990-1991, with damage to the front passenger side. The vehicle may have been a dark color.

Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact them at 410-307-2020.

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