Police still searching for hit-and-run driver who killed 12-year-old Catonsville girl
Yesterday, Baltimore County Police reported that the department is continuing its work to seek closure for Maria Popal’s family in the hit-and-run death of their daughter nearly two weeks ago.
Investigators from the Crash Investigation Team have obtained additional surveillance video from surrounding businesses that may contain images of the suspect vehicle, believed to be a 1990-1993 Honda Accord, as depicted in a previously released video.
The Honda would have incurred damage to the front passenger side area of the vehicle when it struck Maria and her aunt.
Maria turned 12-years-old just a month before she was hit and killed while crossing North Rolling Road with her pregnant aunt a little after 9 p.m. Friday night, March 22. Her aunt, a 32-year-old woman, continues to recover from the crash following her release from Sinai Hospital.
Maria was looking forward to enrolling in 5th grade as she had just returned home after spending time with family in Afghanistan. She was the eldest child and only daughter of her parents, leaving behind two younger brothers, and was enjoying being reunited with her family. Maria loved math and was one of the highest rated students in her previous elementary school.
Maria loved art, flowers, and riding her bike. She had a bright future ahead of her.
Investigators are hoping that anyone with information about this tragic event will come forward immediately to help Maria’s family find closure by contacting police.
If you know who the driver of this Honda Accord is or if you have information about where this vehicle can be found, call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward when submitting tips in this case through Metro Crime Stoppers:
- Metro Crime Stoppers, an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, offers rewards for information in connection with felony offenses.
- Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.
- Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP
- Web tip: www.metrocrimestoppers.org
- NEW Mobile App: P3TIPS
See our original reports on the fatal hit-and-run:
- Video released of hit-and-run vehicle that killed child and critically injured pregnant woman
- Catonsville hit-and-run crash kills young girl and critically injures pregnant woman
(Source: Baltimore County Police)
~ Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter
