Baltimore County police are asking for help in locating a car and a suspect in one of two fatal hit-and-run accidents that occurred over the weekend.
One claimed the life of Cindy Feldstein, who worked as an assistant to the state's chief medical examiner. The other claimed the life of Jason Cheslik, who was hit by a van on Hazelwood Avenue about a mile from his Overlea home. He accident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday.
Here is a picture from the police of a van believed to be similar to the one involved in the accident. Police say they do not know the color of the van.
Here are some more details from police:
The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred at Hazelwood Avenue and Emelia Avenue, 21206 on February 13.
At approximately 2:04 a.m., pedestrian Jason Cheslik, 29, walked out between two parked cars on Hazelwood Avenue and was struck by a passing vehicle. The driver of that vehicle failed to stop after the accident and continued east on Hazelwood Avenue. Mr. Cheslik was transported to Franklin Square Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
At this time, police have no information about the driver of the suspect vehicle. However, the suspect vehicle is described as a 2004 to 2008 Ford Econoline. The color of the vehicle is unknown. The Econoline may have damage to the front end and the left headlight areas. A photograph of a similar vehicle is attached.
Anyone with information about the driver’s identification or location of the vehicle is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to "CRIMES" (274637), then enter the message starting with "MCS," or e-mail a tip to www.metrocrimestoppers.org. Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
At approximately 2:04 a.m., pedestrian Jason Cheslik, 29, walked out between two parked cars on Hazelwood Avenue and was struck by a passing vehicle. The driver of that vehicle failed to stop after the accident and continued east on Hazelwood Avenue. Mr. Cheslik was transported to Franklin Square Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
At this time, police have no information about the driver of the suspect vehicle. However, the suspect vehicle is described as a 2004 to 2008 Ford Econoline. The color of the vehicle is unknown. The Econoline may have damage to the front end and the left headlight areas. A photograph of a similar vehicle is attached.
Anyone with information about the driver’s identification or location of the vehicle is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to "CRIMES" (274637), then enter the message starting with "MCS," or e-mail a tip to www.metrocrimestoppers.org. Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.