Family pleads for justice after deadly Baltimore hit-and-run

20-year-old Christopher B. Teah Jr. died after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene

Feb. 23, 2026 at 5:26pm

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The family of Christopher B. Teah Jr. is pleading for justice after the 20-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Baltimore County. Police are searching for a silver/gray sedan with front-end damage that struck Teah as he was crossing the road near his home, then fled the scene. Teah's uncle Kelvin Teah said the driver's decision to leave was 'inhumane' and may have cost Teah his life, as a quick call could have saved him.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes are a major issue in the Baltimore area, with many drivers fleeing the scene of accidents, often with tragic consequences. This case highlights the pain and frustration felt by victims' families when the perpetrator evades justice, and raises questions about how to improve public safety and hold reckless drivers accountable.

The details

According to police, Christopher B. Teah Jr. was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing the road near his home in Baltimore County on Sunday night. The driver of the silver/gray sedan got out, saw Teah, and then fled the scene. Teah was taken to the hospital but died the next day. His uncle Kelvin Teah said the driver's decision to leave may have been the 'final cause' of Teah's death, as a quick call could have saved him.

  • On Sunday night, Teah was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing the road near his home.
  • Teah died at the hospital the next day.

The players

Christopher B. Teah Jr.

The 20-year-old victim who was killed in the hit-and-run crash.

Kelvin Teah

The uncle of Christopher B. Teah Jr. who is pleading for justice and for the driver to come forward.

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What they’re saying

“What informed (the driver's) judgment to make such a decision? We do not know at this point in time. I want this person to turn (themselves) in. What informed the judgment to make such a decision with no moral compass or moral rectitude, that you would do such (an) unhuman thing, where is the humanity?”

— Kelvin Teah, Uncle of victim

“Whenever Christopher hits the room, it's just lively. He brings joy, he brings laughter, he brings fun. All those things that will uplift people who are maybe not of high spirit, he brings such warmth to the table.”

— Kelvin Teah, Uncle of victim

“Christopher also went by courage, that was his middle name. It suited him so well because he had no fear. It wasn't just him coming into the room and making it lively; there was nothing you could tell that boy he could not do. We will miss him so much, 20-years-old is so young, and he didn't deserve what happened to him.”

— Colliette Teah, Cousin of victim

What’s next

Police are asking anyone with information about the crash or the suspect vehicle to contact them at 410-887-4636. The Teah family can also be reached via email at justice4christeah@.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of hit-and-run crashes in the Baltimore area and the urgent need for improved public safety measures, stronger accountability for reckless drivers, and justice for victims and their families.