WALDORF, Md. — A 43-year-old Waldorf man died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash on St. Charles Parkway on January 26, 2026, according to information from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
Officers responded at 6:28 p.m. to the area of Gallery Place following reports of a body in the roadway. Upon arrival, they located an adult male who had been struck by a vehicle. The driver failed to remain at the scene.
A preliminary investigation determined the pedestrian, Glen Jermain Baker, 43, of Waldorf, was crossing the southbound lanes of St. Charles Parkway near Gallery Place when the collision occurred. Baker was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The striking vehicle is described as a dark blue Buick Regal from the 1997-2005 model years, missing its passenger-side mirror. Members of the Traffic Operations Unit are leading the investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact PFC Walker at 301-609-3251. Anonymous tipsters eligible for a cash reward may contact Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, submit tips online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com, or use the P3Intel mobile app. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office handles such traffic fatalities through its specialized units, focusing on evidence collection, witness statements, and vehicle identification to determine factors like speed, impairment, or visibility. No additional details on contributing factors in this case have been released.