Western District
Fatal Pedestrian Crash (Update) Severn
25-735287
On October 21, 2025, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Western District officers responded to the area of northbound Telegraph Road and Denson Drive in Severn for a motor vehicle crash involving a Ford Bronco and a pedestrian. Information on scene indicated the Bronco was traveling northbound in the number two lane of Telegraph Road when the pedestrian was attempting to cross in the eastbound direction from the median. The driver of the Bronco indicated they did not see the pedestrian until she was directly in front of the vehicle. The Bronco struck the pedestrian before coming to a stop. The Fire Department responded, and the Traffic Safety Crash Reconstruction Team was called to investigate. The Fire Department pronounced the pedestrian deceased on scene. The pedestrian has not been identified at this time and attempts to identify her are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Traffic Safety Section at 410-222-8573.
Vehicle: 2022 Ford Bronco
Operator:
45-year-old male
Glen Burnie, Maryland
No Injuries
Pedestrian: Unidentified female Pedestrian: Unidentified female
Fatal Injuries
Update: The pedestrian has been identified as 75-year-old Darlene Platt of Severn.