Amazon Delivery Driver Suspended After Baltimore Hit-and-Run Incident

A 29-year-old woman was struck and run over by an Amazon delivery van in Baltimore on Tuesday night, with the driver briefly stopping before leaving the scene.

The incident, which occurred at the intersection of E. Pratt and S. Chester streets around 9:30 p.m., was captured on security footage.

According to police, the Amazon van had stopped at a red light before proceeding forward when the signal turned green, hitting the pedestrian as she crossed the street. The footage shows the vehicle slowly rolling over her body, dragging her a short distance. The driver hesitated after hearing the woman’s cries for help but then continued driving, running over her again with the rear wheels.

After stopping for about 30 seconds and briefly interacting with the injured woman, the driver returned to the van and drove away. Passersby quickly came to the victim’s aid, and she was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Following the incident, Amazon confirmed that the driver has been suspended while law enforcement conducts an investigation.

“We were made aware of this terrible incident today,” an Amazon spokesperson stated. “The driver in question has been suspended from delivering on our behalf, and we’re working with his employer and law enforcement as they investigate.”

Local residents expressed concern over pedestrian safety in the Butchers Hill neighborhood, where the accident occurred.

“People are always blowing through lights,” said Aiden Shawyer, a local resident. “Even if it’s the last tick of the yellow, people are just going 40 down these roads.”

In Maryland, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury is considered a felony, carrying a potential prison sentence of up to five years and fines of up to $5,000. If a hit-and-run results in a fatality, the penalties increase to a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Authorities continue to investigate the case, and the driver could face legal consequences depending on the findings.

New York Post and CBS News contributed to this report.