WALDORF, Md. – A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident early Monday morning on Maryland Route 5, near Lakewood Place. Maryland State Police were alerted to the scene at approximately 5:46 a.m. following reports of a person lying in the median of the road.
Upon their arrival, troopers from the La Plata Barrack discovered the body of a male, identified as 54-year-old Terry Anthony Dorch of Waldorf, Maryland. Car parts located in close proximity to the body suggested a vehicular collision had occurred. Given the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team was summoned to take over the investigation.
The preliminary investigation conducted by the troopers and the CRASH Team indicates that an unknown year and model Ford vehicle was traveling northbound on Maryland Route 5 in lane one, in the vicinity of Lakewood Place. Simultaneously, Terry Dorch was walking in the same lane when he was struck by the vehicle. The driver did not remain at the scene. Investigators believe the collision happened during the overnight hours.
Crucial evidence found at the scene includes a left-side mirror, which is typically found on Ford Superduty, Expedition, and Excursion models. The police have released photographs of the mirror in an effort to help identify the vehicle involved in this fatal incident.
Sergeant J. Zimmerman of the Maryland State Police CRASH Team has made a public appeal for any witnesses or individuals with information regarding the striking vehicle to come forward. Witnesses or those with relevant information are encouraged to contact Sgt. Zimmerman at (301) 392-1200 or via email at justin.zimmerman@maryland.gov. The investigation is ongoing, with the case number 24-MSP-017008 assigned.
The tragic loss of Terry Anthony Dorch has left the community in shock, and authorities are determined to bring the responsible party to justice. The Maryland State Police are working diligently to gather all possible evidence and leads to solve this case. Community members are urged to share any information that could assist in identifying the vehicle and driver involved in this hit-and-run incident.
My son was killed on November 18 around 5:30 am in Oakland California. He live here in Maryland until he go a job in San Francisco. No one has come forward. Still grieving.