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What is the Yellow Alert program?

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The Yellow Alert program went into effect in October 2015 to help locate those who fail to remain at the scene of a traffic crash resulting in serious injury or death. 

RELATED: Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run in Dundalk

Maryland state law requires all drivers remain at the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in property damage, bodily injury or death.

See also: Family of fatal Dundalk hit-and-run victim hoping police find suspect

Governor Larry Hogan signed the legislation to help police share information related to hit-and-runs to increase the possibility of locating the vehicle and the suspect. 

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