Driver sought after fatal hit-and-run in Salisbury

Maryland State Police are searching for the vehicle and driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning in Wicomico County.

The victim was identified as Colin Henny Lin, 29, of Lewes. He was pronounced dead on the scene by emergency medical service personnel. Lin was operating an Apollo motorized scooter at the time of the incident.

Preliminary investigation reveals Lin was trying to cross Route 13 north from a center median crossover near Oliphant Street in Salisbury. Investigators believe he traveled into lane No. 3, where he was struck by a commercial vehicle that was not pulling a trailer, or in a "bobtail" configuration.

Video surveillance obtained of the crash shows the incident occurred at 3:41 a.m. The truck appeared to be traveling north in Lane 3. Video of the truck identifies it as a blue truck with a sleeper berth with a white stripe down the side, according to State Police.

The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation.

Troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack responded to the scene, along with deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Salisbury Police Department. The Office of the State’s Attorney in Wicomico County also responded to the scene. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration responded to assist with road closures and detours.

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Anyone with information that could assist in identifying the owner or operator of the commercial vehicle is urged to contact the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack at 410-749-3101 or Cpl. Kevin Moore of the Maryland State Police Crash Team at 410-819-4721.

This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Hit-and-run in Salisbury kills scooter rider: Maryland state police