Pedestrian, 20, killed in hit-and-run in Towson

A 20-year-old pedestrian was killed Saturday night in a hit-and-run in Towson, and Baltimore County police are searching for the driver, the department said Sunday. Mzimazisi Ncube of the 300 block of Burke Ave. was struck about 10:30 p.m. by a 2007-2019 Toyota Tundra or Toyota Sequoia truck while crossing North Charles Street south of Ruxton Ridge Road, police said. The driver sped off as Ncube was knocked to the ground and struck by a second vehicle, a Mercedes, whose driver stopped and called 911, police said. The 20-year-old was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. “As a family we are deeply saddened by the death of Mzimazisi Ncube, beloved son of Allan and Ollie, and brother to Zolani, Ziphe, Nomazwe and Zandile,” Ncube’s family said in an emailed statement. “Mzi was known for his charisma, infectious sense of humor, caring attitude and affable smile,” the family said. Police are searching for the driver of the truck, whose driver’s side mirror had the glass broken out and the mirror cover missing, police said. The vehicle may also have TheMaryland Republican Party voted on leadership positions at its fall conference at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve on Saturday. Incumbent Dirk Haire, a D.C.-based construction law attorney, retained his chairmanship. Brandon Cooper was elected first vice chairman. Tony Campbell won second vice chairman. Matt Adams won third vice chairman. Incumbents Mark Uncapher and Chris Rosenthal retained their respective secretary and treasurer positions. The party votes on leadership positions every two years.