MSP searching for suspect in fatal Caroline Co. hit and run

GREENSBORO, Md. – Maryland State Police are working to locate a man believed to be responsible for a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened late last week in Caroline County.

Shortly after midnight on December 23rd, troopers responded to the area of Maryland Route 313 (Greensboro Road), north of Knife Box Road, for a reported crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2003 Toyota Camry was traveling south on Route 313, while a 2022 Chevrolet Spark was traveling north on the same road at the same time.

Investigators believe that the driver of the Toyota, later identified as 38-year-old Wilfrido Manfredo Perez, tried to make a left turn into a residence when the Chevrolet crashed into the passenger side of the Toyota. The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 53-year-old Robert Wilkerson, was taken to Kent General Hospital by ambulance, where he later died from his injuries.

Police say Perez, who is believed to be the at-fault driver in the crash, was seen getting out of his vehicle and walking south along Maryland Route 313. He allegedly did not return to the scene of the crash.

Anyone with information on the crash or Perez’s whereabouts is urged to call the Maryland State Police Easton Barrack at 410-822-3101 or Corporal Kevin Moore at 410-819-4721.