14-year-old charged in fatal Southwest Baltimore hit-and-run

Baltimore police charged a 14-year-old after a stolen vehicle struck and killed a 3-year-old girl in Southwest Baltimore, a crash that happened around 1:01 p.m. June 20 in the 1800 block of West Pratt Street. The child was taken to an area hospital and later died of her injuries.

Police said the vehicle had been reported stolen by a family member just before the crash. Investigators said the teenager left the scene before being located and arrested, then charged him with stolen auto and vehicular manslaughter. As of Monday, he was being detained.

Because of his age, the case will move through juvenile court, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office said. Maryland’s juvenile court system is designed to provide treatment and resources to children and families, and many complaints are resolved without court action, though some advance through detention, adjudication and disposition hearings. The Department of Juvenile Services said it could not comment because of state law.

A GoFundMe fundraiser identified the child as Jordan Bright and called the crash a devastating hit-and-run at West Pratt Street and North Monroe Street.

State crash data showed 173 reported fatalities year-to-date as of June 22, 2026, and state transportation officials said pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities fell 33% in 2025 from 2024.

Baltimore police said the Crash Team is investigating. Anyone with information can call 410-396-2606 or 911.