Driver on the run after striking, killing teen on moped in West Baltimore, police say

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore police are searching for a driver who they said ran from the scene after hitting and killing a teen and injuring another as the two were riding a moped Wednesday night in West Baltimore.

The crash happened around 9 p.m. in the 1200 block of McCulloh Street near Dolphin Street.

"Looks like we may have multiple individuals say they were struck by vehicles," dispatch audio said.

Officers said the driver took off on foot, leaving a Jeep behind.

After the crash, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old were taken to a hospital. The 16-year-old died at the hospital, officers said. 

The passenger in the SUV stayed at the scene and had minor injuries, according to officers.

A neighbor who witnessed the crash said all that was remaining was a single handlebar from the moped lying in the middle of Dolphin Street.