Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash on I-83 SB near Northern Parkway.

The incident happened around 2:00 am. Some FOX45 Morning News members were stuck in that traffic jam.

Traffic was backed up for three hours.

According to a preliminary investigation, a Range Rover traveling south in the left lane on I-83 struck a man walking across the road from the median.

Investigators said that around 2:30 am, a ride-share driver traveling north on I-83 called 911 to report an unruly and suspected intoxicated passenger who was physically assaulting him and trying to get him to run off the road.

The ride-share driver pulled over on I-83 at Ruxton Road and the passenger fled from the vehicle.

Trooper contacted the driver who described the passenger, and the description matched that of the deceased victim.

The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.