ANNAPOLIS, MD. (THECOUNT) — Patrick Tackney, of Brooklyn, NY, has been identified as the suspect arrested in the deadly pedestrian hit-and-run that killed Annapolis, MD, man Ernest Powell on Tuesday.

Tackney, 48, whose former address is listed as 1925 Manor Grove Rd in Annapolis, was arrested after police say he was the driver of a vehicle who fatally struck 65-year-old Powell in Annapolis Tuesday night.

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Officers say, Powell was on-foot in the area of 1950 West Street around 6:30 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle pulling out of a driveway.

Investigators say Powell suffered serious injuries and was transported to nearby hospital where he later pronounced dead of blunt force trauma injuries.

Authorities say witnesses prevented the driver of the vehicle, who police identified as 48-year-old Patrick Tackney, from leaving the scene. Tackney was arrested and faces multiple charges including negligent manslaughter and driving while impaired. Tackney is being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center without bond, reports FOX5.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-268-9000.

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