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Vehicle sought in hit-and-run that left one person dead in Baltimore

BALTIMORE POLICE
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Posted at 10:45 AM, Feb 04, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-08 18:36:18-05

BALTIMORE — Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred early Sunday morning.

Just after 12:20 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of West Franklin Street and Payson Street for reports of a bicyclist that was struck.

Once on scene officers found the victim, Avery Cheley, 47, and they attempted life-saving measures.

However, he was pronounced dead on the scene.

According to officials, the victim was attempting to cross the intersection when he was struck.

Thursday, police released photos of the suspected vehicle, a 2017-2022 black Infiniti Q60, that struck Cheley.

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The vehicle should have front-end damage consistent with striking a bicyclist.

A $6,000 reward has been offered to anyone with information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2606 or dial 911.